The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 23,700
€ 27,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d DPF
57
70.9
80.9
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
104.3
169.7
104.7
166.4
169.7 in
Length
166.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d DPF
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.94 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d DPF
CD
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d DPF
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
545 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
