2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit is newer by 4 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 121 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit.
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, 2011 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Cerato | 2011 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Cerato | Fit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
