Kia Ceed 2015 vs BMW 1 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 36 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 83 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 300'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | Used 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: | 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. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2015 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Kia Ceed 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 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 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1318 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 118 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`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 (€): | 7400 | 7800 | |
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