2008 Kia Cerato vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2008 Kia Cerato and 2008 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Kia Cerato and 2008 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cerato weights approximately 134 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, 2008 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cerato. 2008 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. 2008 Kia Cerato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Cerato | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Cerato | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 10.2 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 | 1324 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |