Kia Cerato 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia Cerato engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 57 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Cerato consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Kia Cerato over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Cerato consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 750 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: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Cerato might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Kia Cerato is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Cerato is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 381 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Cerato has 59 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Kia Cerato uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`820 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2600 | |
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