Car technical specifications and fuel economy / consumption / mpg

Comparison BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp) & Kia Cerato III Hatchback 2.0 GDI (175 Hp) Automatic & Mazda 323 F V (BA) 1.5 i 16V (88 Hp)


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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330i (231 Hp)
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Kia Cerato III Hatchback 2.0 GDI (175 Hp) Automatic
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Mazda 323 F V (BA) 1.5 i 16V (88 Hp)
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Brand: BMW Kia Mazda
Model: 3 Series Cerato 323
Generation: 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) Cerato III Hatchback 323 F V (BA)
Engine / modification: 330i (231 Hp) 2.0 GDI (175 Hp) Automatic 1.5 i 16V (88 Hp)
Production start: 2000 year 2012 year 1994 year
Production end: 2005 year 2016 year 1998 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Hatchback Hatchback
Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors: 2 5 5
Num. of seats: 4 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 13.4 l/100 km 10.4 l/100 km 9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.3 l/100 km 5.7 l/100 km 5.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.6 l/100 km 7.4 l/100 km 7.2 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 63 l 50 l 55 l
Emission standard: Euro IV
CO2 emissions: 177 g/km
Power: 231 hp 175 hp 88 hp
Max power in: 5900 rpm. 6500 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 247 km/h 175 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.9 sec 12 sec
Torque: 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 209 Nm @ 4700 rpm. 132 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: M54B30 Nu/G4NC Z5
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 2979 cm3 1999 cm3 1489 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l 4.5 l
Coolant: 8.4 l 6.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC, D-CVVT DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.2 11.5 9.4
Piston Stroke: 89.6 mm 97 mm 83.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm 81 mm 75.3 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4488 mm 4350 mm 4245 mm
Width: 1757 mm 1780 mm 1695 mm
Height: 1370 mm 1450 mm 1355 mm
Wheelbase: 2725 mm 2700 mm 2605 mm
Front track: 1471 mm 1460 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1483 mm 1460 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 300 l 385 l 346 l
Front suspension: Wishbone Independent type McPherson McPherson
Rear suspension: Helical spring Torsion The depreciated rack
Max weight: 2005 kg 1800 kg 1580 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Drum
Kerb Weight: 1585 kg 1299-1339 kg 1115 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.6 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1100 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 610 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 225/45 R17 205/55 R16; 215/45 R17 175/70 R13
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17 16; 17 R13