2005 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 382 kg more than 2005 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, 2007 Kia Pregio (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 318 | Pregio |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 65 L |