BMW 1 series 2011 vs Kia Ceed 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 6 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 1 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| 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: | 320'000 km | 280'000 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: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, 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 2015 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 1 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 1 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. This could mean that the BMW 1 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`181 | |
| 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 25 percent more cases than BMW 1 series, so BMW 1 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 14 000 | |
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