2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Kia K2700

To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Kia K2700 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia K2700 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.

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 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia K2700. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia K2700 has manual transmission. 2007 Kia K2700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 120 2007 Kia K2700
Make BMW Kia
Model 120 K2700
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Size 1995 cc 2665 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 331 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 215 km/hour 130 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.2 seconds 34.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2390 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 60 L


 

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