BMW 3 series 2001 vs Kia Cerato 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 17 HP more power than Kia Cerato, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Kia Cerato. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.9 | |
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The Kia Cerato is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Cerato, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Hyundai Matrix | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Kia Cerato, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 381 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 59 litres more trunk space than the Kia Cerato. The Kia Cerato may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Kia Cerato. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
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