Kia Cerato 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Kia Cerato engine produces 25 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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 | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Cerato is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Cerato is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 228 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.1 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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