The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 19,500

€ 28,600

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 120i
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 LPG
BMW 120i
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.81 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 120i
ED
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 120i
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
123 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
114 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 120i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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22.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
22.63 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
354 mi
Range
499 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
354 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
106.2 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).
125 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
106.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 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