The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 16,000
€ 29,400
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120i.
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120i
57
70.9
80.9
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
104.7
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120i
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120i
CD
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
501 mi
Range
499 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 120i
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
