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:
105 HP
126 HP
Torque:
143 NM
156 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
10.3 seconds
Kia Cerato 2007 engine produces 21 HP less power than Kia Cerato 2009, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Kia Cerato 2009.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
6.6
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
52 litres
Engines
Engine production duration:
12 years
18 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO
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 2009 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Kia Cerato 2007 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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.48 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.74 m
1.78 m
Height:
1.47 m
1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Cerato 2007 is 5 cm shorter than the Kia Cerato 2009, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Cerato 2007 is 1 cm higher.
