The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 16,500
€ 27,300
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
58.3
70.5
78.3
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
167.7
104.7
166.9
167.7 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
8.15 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
ED
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
22.63 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
523 mi
Range
499 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
523 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
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
