BMW 3 series 2008 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Lacetti) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 10.4 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 5.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 840 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality. Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Chevrolet Lacetti has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 950 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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