Kia Ceed 2007 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Kia Ceed engine produces 49 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 6 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia Ceed is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Ceed consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Ceed consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Ceed engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Used also on Toyota Celica | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Ceed might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Kia Ceed is larger. Kia Ceed is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 8 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 2 cm higher. | |||
| 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`770 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Ceed, so Toyota Corolla quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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