Kia Ceed 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Ceed) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 1 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 1 series, but torque is 110 NM less than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 2.7 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 Ceed could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Ceed) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2015 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Kia Ceed is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The BMW 1 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`181 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 1 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 12 200 | |
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