Kia Cerato 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2008

 
Kia Cerato
2004 - 2007
BMW 3 series
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.5 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 98 HP143 HP
Torque: 235 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds9.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Kia Cerato engine produces 45 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 65 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.94.7
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.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1120 km in combined cycle1290 km in combined cycle
1340 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: 6 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Hyundai MatrixInstalled 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`8051`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
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
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