The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 32,100
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 123d.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 123d
57
70.9
80.9
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
104.7
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 123d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.45 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 123d
CD
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 123d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
545 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
