2003 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 740 kg more than 2003 BMW 318.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 318 (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio. 2003 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Pregio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 318 | 2006 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 318 | Pregio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
