Kia Ceed 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 49 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1010 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW 3 sērija 2008: 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Kia Ceed is smaller, but higher. Kia Ceed is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Ceed is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1642 litres | 1385 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 68 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Ceed (by 257 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Kia Ceed can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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