2007 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Pregio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Pregio would be higher. At 2,664 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 495 kg more than 2007 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 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2006 Kia Pregio | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 318 | Pregio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |