Kia Cerato engine produces 2 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.1
7.2
Kia Cerato consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Kia Cerato over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
52 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
730 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
910 km on highway
Engines
Engine production duration:
18 years
18 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO
Used also on Toyota Auris
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Cerato might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
The Toyota Corolla 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
4.54 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.40 m
1.47 m
Kia Cerato is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Cerato is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
440 litres
450 litres
Kia Cerato has 10 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla.