The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,300

€ 29,900

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA cee´d 1.6 is 2.7 inches shorter, an inch 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
69.5
78.1
70.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
167.7
105.9
170.4
167.7 in
Length
170.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
2846 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.11 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
ED
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
123 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
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23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.51 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6
23.14 lb/hp
17.51 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6
35 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120i
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
484 mi
Range
577 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6
484 mi
577 mi
BMW 120i
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).
106.1 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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