Kia Cerato 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
Kia Cerato
2006 - 2007
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 115 HP143 HP
Torque: 235 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds9.3 seconds
Kia Cerato engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 65 NM less than BMW 3 series.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.94.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km5.8 l/100km
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Kia Cerato consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Cerato consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1120 km in combined cycle1290 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway1480 km on highway
840 km with real consumption1050 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: 15 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30Installed 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.

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`8001`950
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 18005800
Pros and Cons: Kia Cerato has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
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