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BMW 1 Series vs Kia Sportage - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 239 HP), boot space and price (28800 £ vs 30200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Kia Sportage?

BMW 1 Series

5 (1 Reviews)
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Kia Sportage

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BMW 1 Series has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28800 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 1362 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 1 Series manages with 4.30 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 300 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 1 Series performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 1 Series pulls a bit stronger with 400 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, BMW 1 Series is hardly perceptible lighter – 1465 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers evident more room – 587 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs distinct better – up to 1776 L, which is about 576 L more than the BMW 1 Series.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage to a small extent takes the win – 580 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 1 Series proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 1 Series is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £28,800
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BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7.6 L
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BMW 1 Series

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The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28800 - 51100 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1465 - 1625 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4361 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1459 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1135 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia

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What drive types are available for the BMW 1 Series?

The BMW 1 Series is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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