The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 16,500

€ 28,500

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 1.6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120d
58.3
70.5
78.3
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.3
167.7
104.7
166.4
167.7 in
Length
166.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120d
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.36 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120d
ED
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
22.63 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
523 mi
Range
471 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
523 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
135.8 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
119.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft