Kia Cerato 2018 vs Lexus GS 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Kia Cerato engine produces 89 HP less power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 158 NM less than Lexus GS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 9.1 | |
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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 Lexus GS, 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: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Cerato) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus GS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Cerato can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Cerato version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus NX | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Kia Cerato is smaller. Kia Cerato is 24 cm shorter than the Lexus GS, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 458 litres | |
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Kia Cerato has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Cerato has 44 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. The Lexus GS may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Cerato is 0.6 metres less than that of the Lexus GS, which means Kia Cerato can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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