BMW 1 series 2019 vs Kia Ceed 2018

 
BMW 1 series
2019 - 2024
Kia Ceed
2018 - 2021
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.5 Petrol1.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 109 HP120 HP
Torque: 190 NM171 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 seconds11.1 seconds
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series engine produces 11 HP less power than Kia Ceed, but torque is 19 NM more than Kia Ceed. Despite less power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.55.6
BMW 1 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 42 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 760 km in combined cycle890 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway1000 km on highway
Kia Ceed gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km300'000 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: 13 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērijaInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona
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.
BMW 1 sērija 2019 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ...  More about BMW 1 sērija 2019 1.5 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.32 m4.31 m
Width: 1.80 m1.80 m
Height: 1.43 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series and Kia Ceed are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 380 litres395 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1200 litres1291 litres
BMW 1 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 91 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.8 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: 1`870 kg1`800 kg
Net weight:1`340 kg1`222 kg
Load capacity:530 kg578 kg
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

below 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 (€): 19 20010 000
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
Kia Ceed has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • more spacious trunk with the seats down
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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