2010 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 BMW 118

To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 118 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.

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, 2009 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet Colorado 2009 BMW 118
Make Chevrolet BMW
Model Colorado 118
Year Released 2010 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2901 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 185 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 16.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1386 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 51 L


 

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