Kia Ceed 2018 vs BMW 1 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Kia Ceed engine produces 1 HP less power than BMW 1 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.31 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Ceed is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 35 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): | no data | 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 (€): | 14 600 | 14 600 | |
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