The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 18,700
€ 36,700
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 cee´d 1.6 GDI is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 125d
57.9
70.1
80.1
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.7
105.9
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 125d
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
15.45 %
General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 125d
JD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 125d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
540 mi
Range
751 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
88.5 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
