BMW 1 series 2007 vs Kia Ceed 2007

 
BMW 1 series
2007 - 2011
Kia Ceed
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 122 HP109 HP
Torque: 160 NM140 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds11.6 seconds
BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive.
BMW 1 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.56.1
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km7.4 l/100km
The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle860 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway1010 km on highway
680 km with real consumption710 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: 330'000 km300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 6 years19 years
Engine spread: Used also on BMW 3 sērijaInstalled 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: yesno
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: 4.24 m4.25 m
Width: 1.75 m1.79 m
Height: 1.42 m1.45 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 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1150 litresno data
BMW 1 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed.
Turning diameter: 11 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`748no data
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 42002200
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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