BMW 3 series 2008 vs Kia Ceed 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 62 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 3 sērija has 4x4: BMW xDrive is a proactive all-wheel drive system without a center differential that engages before the vehicle becomes destabilized, unnoticed by the driver. Torque is distributed between the axles by an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case. The clutch is partially locked most of the time, distributing power to both axles in a 40/60 front/rear ratio, but the system is capable of sending 100% of the torque to either axle. At high speeds or when parking, for example, the clutch is disengaged and all power is sent to the rear wheels. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) also brakes the wheels individually to regain traction and assist in cornering. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 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 6 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 | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 5200 | 2200 | |
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