Kia Cerato 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Kia Cerato engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 122 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Cerato consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Cerato could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Cerato consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Cerato might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Kia Cerato is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Cerato is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 381 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Cerato has 59 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Kia Cerato uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`895 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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