Kia Cerato 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 143 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Kia Cerato and BMW 3 series have the same engine power, but Kia Cerato torque is 4 NM less than BMW 3 series. Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.7 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 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Cerato consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 810 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Cerato engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`770 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 5800 | |
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