Kia Cerato 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Kia Cerato engine produces 25 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Cerato consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Cerato could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Cerato consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Cerato 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Cerato is 7 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 381 litres | 437 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Cerato has 56 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Kia Cerato uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.1 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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