Kia Cerato 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2008

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Kia Cerato
2004 - 2007
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Kia Cerato is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.5 - 2.01.6 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 98 - 143 HP122 - 306 HP
Torque: 143 - 245 NM160 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 - 12.5 seconds5.5 - 11.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.9 - 8.24.7 - 9.7
Kia Cerato petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. On average, Kia Cerato equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.53 m
Width: 1.74 m1.82 m
Height: 1.47 m1.42 m
Kia Cerato is smaller, but higher.
Kia Cerato is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Cerato is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 381 litres460 litres
BMW 3 series has more luggage space.
Kia Cerato has 79 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.1 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Kia Cerato can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`791~ 2`023
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 18005800
Pros and Cons: Kia Cerato has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
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