The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 32,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120d.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
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
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.34 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
545 mi
Range
687 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
