The Comparative Analysis :
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 23,300

€ 34,500

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 LPG is 2.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
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 LPG
BMW 120d
2846 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.35 %

General
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
ED
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
Straight-four 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
123 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
123 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
114 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
114 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d
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23.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
23.14 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
30 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
327 mi
Range
751 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
327 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
115.1 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 LPG
115.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA cee´d 1.6 LPG
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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