The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 38,400
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
57
70.9
80.9
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
104.3
169.7
105.1
170
169.7 in
Length
170 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.29 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
CD
Generation
F40
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
8-speed automatic 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
690 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
