BMW 1 series 2015 vs Kia Ceed 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 1 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia Ceed) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 60 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 53 litres | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 800 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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: | 12 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine Kia Ceed 2015 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 2 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1200 litres | 1318 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 1 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 118 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`005 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`455 kg | 1`196 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 624 kg | |
| BMW 1 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Kia Ceed. Therefore, Kia Ceed is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 10 000 | 8600 | |
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