Kia Cerato 2004 vs Toyota Yaris 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Cerato) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Yaris) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Kia Cerato engine produces 6 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.9 | |
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The Kia Cerato is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Cerato consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Kia Cerato over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Kia Cerato gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Yaris 2003 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2003 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Kia Cerato is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Cerato is 84 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 8 cm wider, while the height of Kia Cerato is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 381 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 950 litres | |
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Kia Cerato has more luggage capacity. Kia Cerato has 76 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.5 metres less than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Kia Cerato can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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