The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. BMW 130i (05 - 07)
€ 23,700

€ 33,600

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 130i.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 130i
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 130i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.23 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 130i
CD
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 130i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 130i
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.49 lb/hp
12.25 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 130i
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
565 mi
Range
358 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
358 mi
BMW 130i
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).
174.3 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 130i
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