Kia Ceed 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2011

 
Kia Ceed
2015 -
BMW 1 series
2011 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 130 HP136 HP
Torque: 160 NM220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds8.5 seconds
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving.
Kia Ceed engine produces 6 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.45.5
Real fuel consumption: 6.6 l/100km7.2 l/100km
By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.6 litres less 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 km320'000 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 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIOUsed also on BMW 3 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.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
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.
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 m4.32 m
Width: 1.78 m1.77 m
Height: 1.47 m1.42 m
Kia Ceed is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 380 litres360 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1200 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 data10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`1811`820
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

average
BMW 1 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 13 6008000
Pros and Cons: Kia Ceed has
  • roomier boot
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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