The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI DCT (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 21,400

€ 31,800

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb

Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.28 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
JD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
133 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
21.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
21.56 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
540 mi
Range
687 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
540 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
115.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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