BMW 1 series 2004 vs Kia Ceed 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 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: | 163 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 54 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 200 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): | 5.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 710 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: | 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 km | 300'000 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 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, 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. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2007 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Kia Ceed 2007 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller. BMW 1 series is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | no data | |
| BMW 1 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 2200 | |
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