BMW 1 series 2019 vs Kia XCeed 2019
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 106 HP more power than Kia XCeed, whereas torque is 185 NM more than Kia XCeed. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 1 sērija has 4x4: This generation BMW features the Haldex Generation V proactive all-wheel-drive system, which sends 100% of torque to the front wheels as standard. The system analyzes data from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement if required. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split equally between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 250'000 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: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 2 sērija, BMW X2 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia XCeed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 8 cm shorter than the Kia XCeed, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 426 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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Kia XCeed has more luggage space. BMW 1 series has 46 litres less trunk space than the Kia XCeed. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia XCeed, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 600 | 21 600 | |
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