The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 16,000
€ 37,400
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 125d.
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125d
57
70.9
80.9
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
105.9
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125d
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.28 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125d
CD
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
501 mi
Range
751 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
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).
88.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
