2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2007 Kia Cerato and 2007 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Cerato (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 299 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato. 2007 Kia Cerato has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Cerato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Cerato | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Cerato | 206 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
