Kia Ceed 2018 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 49 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | 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 Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2019 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed and BMW 1 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1291 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Kia Ceed has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 91 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`222 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 578 kg | 550 kg | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 10 200 | 19 000 | |
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