2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 228 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 Kia Cerato (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Kia Cerato has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Cerato | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 71.3 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 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |