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Comparison BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 325d (204 Hp) Automatic & Kia Forte III 1.6 GDI (201 Hp) DCT


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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) 325d (204 Hp) Automatic
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Kia Forte III 1.6 GDI (201 Hp) DCT
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Brand: BMW Kia
Model: 3 Series Forte
Generation: 3 Series Sedan (E90, facelift 2009) Forte III
Engine / modification: 325d (204 Hp) Automatic 1.6 GDI (201 Hp) DCT
Production start: 2010 year 2019 year
Production end: 2012 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 7.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.1 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Diesel Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.28
Fuel tank volume: 61 l 53 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 160 g/km
Power: 204 hp 201 hp
Max power in: 3750 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.2 sec
Torque: 430 Nm @ 1750 rpm. 264 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm.
Model Engine: N57D30
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, transverse
Engine displacement: 2993 cm3 1591 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 4.5 l
Coolant: 8.2 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger / Intercooler Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC, D-CVVT
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 17 10
Piston Stroke: 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 6 7 DCT
Length: 4531 mm 4641 mm
Width: 1817 mm 1801 mm
Height: 1421 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase: 2760 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1500 mm 1544 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1529 mm 1560 mm
Ride height(clearance): 144 mm 135 mm
Approach angle: 14.7 °
Departure angle: 19.5 °
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l 433 l
Front suspension: Independent, spring Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent Torsion
Max weight: 2060 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1535 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.0 m 10.6 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1800 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 75 kg
Tire size: 225/45 R17 91W 225/40 R18
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17 7.5J x 18