2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2007 Kia Cerato and 2007 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 16 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra.
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, 2007 Opel Astra (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cerato | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Cerato | Astra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |