The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 17,100
€ 32,800
€ 17,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG is 2.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
BMW 125d
58.3
70.5
78.3
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
167.7
105.9
170.2
167.7 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
BMW 125d
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.07 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
BMW 125d
ED
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
BMW 125d
Straight-four 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
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
89 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
101 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
101 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
BMW 125d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
31.28 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
35 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
380 mi
Range
659 mi
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
380 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
98.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.4 LPG
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft



















