Kia Ceed 2009 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
|
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 45 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
|
By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato | 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: | 4.49 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.44 m | |
|
Kia Ceed is smaller, but higher. Kia Ceed is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Ceed is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 534 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | 1385 litres | |
|
Kia Ceed has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Ceed has 74 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 279 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.7 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`045 | |
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 6000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia Ceed has
|
BMW 3 sērija has
| |