The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi (18 - ..) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 21,500
€ 34,300
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 125i.
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
BMW 125i
57
70.9
80.9
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
105.9
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
BMW 125i
3060 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.96 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
BMW 125i
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
113 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
207 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
BMW 125i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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27.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.82 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
27.08 lb/hp
14.82 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
60 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
513 mi
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
797 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.6 CRDi
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
