BMW 3 series 2005 vs Kia Ceed 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 48 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.53 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Kia Ceed, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 534 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1385 litres | 1664 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 74 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 279 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2600 | |
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