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Kia Cerato

General information

ModelKia Cerato
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1599 ccm (97.57 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1599 ccm (97.57 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power102.00 PS (75 kW or 101 HP) at 5750 Rev. per min.
Max torque144 Nm (14.7 kgf-m or 106.2 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0854 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4520 litres (1,194 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1195 kg (2,634.5 pounds)
Overall length4350 mm (171.3 inches)
Overall width1740 mm (68.5 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2620 mm (103.1 inches)

Other specifications

Service interval15,000 km
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