Kia Ceed 2007 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 25 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Kia Ceed over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Ceed consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Ceed engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Kia Ceed is larger. Kia Ceed is 6 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Ceed is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Kia Ceed can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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