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: | 178 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 22 HP less power than Kia XCeed, but torque is 15 NM more than Kia XCeed. Despite less power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
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: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 2 sērija | 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): | 1`920 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 21 200 | |
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