Kia Cerato 2004 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Kia Cerato engine produces 1 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 5 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite the higher power, Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Cerato consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Kia Cerato over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Cerato consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Hyundai Matrix | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Kia Cerato is 9 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Cerato is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 228 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1046 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Cerato has 152 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Kia Cerato uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 284 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Kia Cerato can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`840 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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