Kia Cerato 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
Kia Cerato
2004 - 2005
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 112 HP143 HP
Torque: 245 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds9.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Kia Cerato engine produces 31 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 55 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.84.7
The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Kia Cerato consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 940 km in combined cycle1290 km in combined cycle
1240 km on highway1480 km on highway
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: 11 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai TucsonInstalled 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.

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`8401`950
Safety: no data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 18006000
Pros and Cons: Kia Cerato has
  • timing belt engine
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
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