Kia Cerato 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia Cerato engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 17 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Cerato consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Cerato could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Cerato consumes 1.3 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 | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 also on BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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 | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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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 litres | 460 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Kia Cerato has 79 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 11 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`720 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 5800 | |
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