The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 20,300

€ 30,900

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 120d.
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120d
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 120d
2846 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.98 %

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

4-speed automatic 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
484 mi
Range
598 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
109.1 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 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