Hyundai Elantra 2016 vs Kia Cerato 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 149 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 19 HP more power than Kia Cerato, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Kia Cerato. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
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The Kia Cerato is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Cerato, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Hyundai Elantra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Kona | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Elantra 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. | |||
| Kia Cerato 2016 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm longer than the Kia Cerato, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 482 litres | |
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Kia Cerato has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Elantra has 24 litres less trunk space than the Kia Cerato. This could mean that the Hyundai Elantra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`740 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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