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 years18 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.
BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2008 2.0 engine 

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 (€): 16005800
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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