Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Kia Cerato 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 25 HP less power than Kia Cerato, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Kia Cerato. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Cerato, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Cerato. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2004 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 7 cm shorter than the Kia Cerato, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 381 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Corolla has 56 litres more trunk space than the Kia Cerato. The Kia Cerato may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.1 metres more than that of the Kia Cerato. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
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