Kia Cerato 2018 GT 1.6 T-GDI

Kia Cerato 2018 1.6 petrol description

Sedan Kia Cerato 2018 GT 1.6 T-GDI is being produced from January, 2018. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 204 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Kia Cerato 2018 version and torque 265 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 160 000 to 270 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Kia Cerato 1.6 engine oil type is 0W-30, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.1 litres.

Kia Cerato 2018 GT 1.6 T-GDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.

The fuel consumption of this Kia Cerato 2018 GT 1.6 T-GDI in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.8 litres per 100km (14.7 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Kia Cerato 2018 version, city fuel economy - 8.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.

Kia Cerato 1.6 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Kia Cerato 2018

Kia Cerato 2018 GT 1.6 T-GDI technical data

Model: Kia Cerato GT 1.6 T-GDI
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2018. January
Engine: 1591 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 204 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 265 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.8 (combined) 8.9 (urban) 5.5 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.64m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Ground clearance: 135 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 502 litres
Gross weight: 1680 kg

Kia Cerato 2018 GT 1.6 T-GDI engine G4FJ

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 160,000 to 270,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1591 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 77 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 85.4 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 150,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Cerato 2018 GT 1.6 T-GDI oil type 0W-30, 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.1 litres (5.4 quarts) More service info
Power 177 - 204 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 265 NM ON 1500 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 2011
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Kia Sportage Kia Ceed Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Elantra and 5 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Kia Cerato sedan [2018 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Kia Cerato 2018 1.6 1.6 Petrol 128 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Cerato 2018 1.6 1.6 Petrol 128 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Cerato 2018 GT 1.6 T-GDI

Most powerfull version (204 HP)
Most fuel efficient version

1.6 Petrol 204 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (7)
Kia Cerato 2018 2.0

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.4 l/100km Automatic (6)
Kia Cerato 2018 2.0 MPI 2.0 Petrol 152 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Kia Cerato 2018 reviews
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