The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 16,000
€ 29,100
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Ceed 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120d DPF
57
70.9
80.9
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
104.3
169.7
104.7
166.4
169.7 in
Length
166.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120d DPF
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.59 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120d DPF
CD
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120d DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
471 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
117.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.8 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft




















