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Kia Cerato III Sedan 1.6 MPI (130 Hp)
Overall Rating
Kia Cerato:
The Kia Cerato is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2003. In 2008, the Cerato nameplate was replaced by the Forte nameplate in the North American market and the K3 nameplate in South Korea. However, the "Cerato" name remains in use in markets such as Australasia, Middle East and Latin America. It is available in five-door hatchback, two-door coupe and four-door sedan variants. It is not available in Europe, where the similar sized Kia Ceed is offered....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Sedan Overview:
Kia Cerato (III Sedan). With 157 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1210 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.1 s). The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 MPI (130 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for daily tasks, offering a more responsive feel than its automatic counterpart due to the manual transmission.
Fuel Economy
Likely the most fuel-efficient option in the lineup, making it a cost-effective choice for daily driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Modern and attractive exterior design
- • Spacious and well-equipped interior for its class
- • Good range of efficient and reliable MPI engines
- • Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
- • Strong value proposition with competitive pricing and features
Cons:
- • Torsion beam rear suspension can be less refined than multi-link setups
- • Some engine options lack spirited performance, especially the 1.6L automatic
- • Fuel economy for larger engines with automatic transmission can be average
- • Steering feel can be somewhat numb compared to rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II Koup: 2009 - 2012).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Cerato |
| Generation: | III Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 MPI (130 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 130 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 81.7 Hp/l [80mm more] |
| Torque: | 157 Nm @ 4850 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Gamma/G4FG More details about the engine Gamma/G4FG |
| Engine displacement: | 1591 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Dual-CVVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 5.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85.44 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.1 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.4 kg/Nm, 135.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1160-1260 |
| Max. weight: | 1720 |
| Max load: | 460-560 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 482 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 610 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4560 mm mm [80mm more] |
| Width: | 1780 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Height: | 1445 mm mm [45mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Front track: | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1566 mm |
| Front overhang: | 880 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 980 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 280 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 262 mm [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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