The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 16,000
€ 36,300
€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 125i.
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125i
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 125i
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.01 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125i
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
501 mi
Range
567 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
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).
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
