Kia XCeed 2019 vs BMW 1 series 2019
Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 204 HP | 140 HP | |
Torque: | 265 NM | 220 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
Kia XCeed is more dynamic to drive. Kia XCeed engine produces 64 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 45 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Kia XCeed reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia XCeed consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia XCeed could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia XCeed consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
860 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
600 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 1 series engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia XCeed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The BMW 1 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.40 m | 4.32 m | |
Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
Kia XCeed is larger. Kia XCeed is 8 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia XCeed is 6 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 426 litres | 380 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1378 litres | 1200 litres | |
Kia XCeed has more luggage capacity. Kia XCeed has 46 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia XCeed (by 178 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Kia XCeed is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Kia XCeed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`870 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 21 600 | 24 400 | |
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