2008 BMW 116 vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 116 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 113 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 162 kg more than 2008 BMW 116.
Because 2008 BMW 116 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 116 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |