Kia Cerato 2007 engine produces 11 HP less power than Kia Cerato 2009, but torque is 79 NM more than Kia Cerato 2009.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.6
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Engines
Engine production duration:
15 years
18 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Cerato 2009 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Kia Cerato 2007 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:
4.48 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Cerato 2007 is 5 cm shorter than the Kia Cerato 2009, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Cerato 2007 is 1 cm higher.
