2006 Kia Cerato vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2006 Kia Cerato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Cerato (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Prius weights approximately 47 kg more than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Kia Cerato (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Cerato | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Cerato | Prius |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |