Kia Ceed 2012 vs BMW 1 series 2011

 
Kia Ceed
2012 - 2015
BMW 1 series
2011 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 128 HP143 HP
Torque: 260 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds8.9 seconds
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving.
Kia Ceed engine produces 15 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 2.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.74.4
Real fuel consumption: 5.7 l/100km5.7 l/100km
The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres52 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1430 km in combined cycle1180 km in combined cycle
1510 km on highway1360 km on highway
920 km with real consumption910 km with real consumption
Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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: 320'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 15 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia VengaInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect.

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
1318 litres1200 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 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8101`850
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 (€): 58008600
Pros and Cons: Kia Ceed has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
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