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BMW 1 Series vs Kia Sportage comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (29,400 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Kia Sportage?

BMW 1 Series vs Kia Sportage: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

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  • barely more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Kia Sportage

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

1 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sportage is only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW 1 Series costs 29,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 223 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 1 Series with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Sportage

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series offers barely more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 1 Series delivers marginally more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 1 Series is marginally lighter – 1,465 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers markedly more boot space – 587 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries slightly more – 580 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,100
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 66 km
BMW 1 Series
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 1 Series

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

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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BMW 1 Series
Kia Sportage

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
67 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
533 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Kia
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