Kia Cerato vs BMW 1 Series Comparison

    Kia Cerato

    BMW 1 Series

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    2025 Kia
    Cerato
    vs
    2025 BMW
    1 Series
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
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    7.7
    8.3
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    Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
    Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L
    340 to 370 km
    42L - 50L
    248 to 390 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $27,060 - $36,860
    $49,068 - $83,600
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    CarExpert's Take

    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Refined ride, handling
    • Class-leading boot space
    • Seven-year warranty
    Misses
    • Price hikes
    • Sensitive safety systems
    • Dated interior
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Great ride and handling
    • Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
    • Great value proposition alongside M135
    Misses
    • Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
    • M branding isn't entirely necessary
    • Obnoxious speed limit beeping

    Colours Available

    The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:

    • Clear White
    • Snow White Pearl*
    • Mineral Blue*
    • Silky Silver*
    • Horizon Blue*
    • Steel Grey*
    • Runway Red*
    • Platinum Graphite*
    • Aurora Black*

    *Premium paint adds $520

    The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire (+$1308)
    • Melbourne Red (+$1308)
    • M Misano Blue (+$1308)
    • Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
    • Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)

    The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTIONTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1591 - 19991499 - 1998
    Size (L)
    1.6L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.5L
    Cylinders
    44, 3
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1612 - 16
    Power
    112kW - 150kW103kW - 233kW
    Power RPM
    6000 - 62004500 - 5750
    Torque
    192Nm - 265Nm220Nm - 400Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 40001250 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    85.4 - 97-
    Compression Ratio
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