The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18)
€ 23,700
€ 31,900
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120i.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
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
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.91 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
CD
Generation
F20
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
565 mi
Range
567 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
