The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 26,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 118i.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 118i
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 118i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 118i
CD
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
565 mi
Range
499 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
125 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 118i
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
