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 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 143 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Kia Cerato engine produces 37 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Cerato consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Cerato could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Cerato consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | 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. | |||
| Kia Cerato 2004 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Kia Cerato 2004 2.0 engine 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`770 | 1`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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