Kia Cerato 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Kia Cerato is more dynamic to drive. Kia Cerato engine produces 30 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 104 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Kia Cerato reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 6.4 | |
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The Kia Cerato is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Cerato consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Kia Cerato over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Kia Cerato gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Hyundai Matrix | Used also on Toyota Carina E | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.38 m | |
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Kia Cerato is larger. Kia Cerato is 7 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia Cerato is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 228 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1046 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Cerato has 144 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 | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Kia Cerato can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`650 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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