The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed GT DCT7 (19 - ..) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 30,600
€ 26,900
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Ceed GT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
KIA Ceed GT
BMW 118i
56.8
70.9
80.9
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.9 in
Width
68.8 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
170.3
104.7
166.9
170.3 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed GT
BMW 118i
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.7 %
General
KIA Ceed GT
BMW 118i
CD
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed GT
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Ceed GT
201 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Ceed GT
195 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
KIA Ceed GT
BMW 118i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed GT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
15.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
KIA Ceed GT
15.5 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed GT
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Ceed GT
38 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
501 mi
Range
499 mi
KIA Ceed GT
501 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 Ceed GT
117.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed GT
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft




















