2003-2008 Cerato OverviewKia Cerato Overview (2003 - 2008)
2003 - 2008
Tech Specs Summary
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- 109 - 129 mph
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- 9.0 - 11.5 seconds
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- 101 - 141 hp
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- 31.4 - 48 mpg
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- 2,811 - 3,084 lbs
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- 8.1 - 36.9 ft3
The Kia Cerato was produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia between 2003 - 2008. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback. There are four power levels available from either a 1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine or 1.6 L Inline 4 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Cerato is the Kia Cerato 2.0 CVVT which scores 2.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 141 hp and a power/weight ratio of 20.72 lb/hp it has a top speed of 129 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.0 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Cerato 1.5 CRDi is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 696 miles and can store 8.1-36.9 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,086 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
