Kia Cerato 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 105 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Kia Cerato engine produces 11 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 32 NM less than BMW 3 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Cerato consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Cerato consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 760 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Cerato) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.41 m | |
| Kia Cerato is 8 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Cerato is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 228 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1046 litres | 1100 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Cerato has 82 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Kia Cerato uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 54 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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