Kia Cerato 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2008
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 98 HP | 143 HP | |
Torque: | 235 NM | 300 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.3 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): | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
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 litres | 61 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
1340 km on highway | 1480 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 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Hyundai Matrix | Installed 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 m | 4.53 m | |
Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 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 litres | 460 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 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`805 | 1`950 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 1800 | 5800 | |
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