BMW 1 series 2004 vs Kia Ceed 2007

 
BMW 1 series
2004 - 2007
Kia Ceed
2007 - 2009
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 163 HP115 HP
Torque: 340 NM255 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds11.5 seconds
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.74.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km5.8 l/100km
The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 150 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 870 km in combined cycle1120 km in combined cycle
1080 km on highway1260 km on highway
760 km with real consumption910 km with real consumption
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.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
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: 390'000 km320'000 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: 9 years15 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 3 sērijaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.23 m4.24 m
Width: 1.75 m1.79 m
Height: 1.43 m1.48 m
BMW 1 series is smaller.
BMW 1 series is 1 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1150 litres1300 litres
BMW 1 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 150 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Kia Ceed.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8401`820
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
BMW 1 series has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 30002000
Pros and Cons: BMW 1 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
Kia Ceed has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
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