Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Kia Cerato 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 128 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 6 HP less power than Kia Cerato, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Kia Cerato. Despite less power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2018 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.6 engine Kia Cerato 2018 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 1 cm shorter than the Kia Cerato, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 502 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.2 metres less than that of the Kia Cerato. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | no data | |
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