Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Kia Ceed 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 7 HP more power than Kia Ceed, whereas torque is 143 NM more than Kia Ceed. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine Kia Ceed 2007 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues. One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Kia Ceed 2007 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 6 cm shorter than the Kia Ceed, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1300 litres | |
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Kia Ceed has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 30 litres less trunk space than the Kia Ceed. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.6 metres less than that of the Kia Ceed, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Ceed has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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