Kia Cerato Engines and Transmissions
Each Kia Cerato engine drives the front wheels, so traction and packaging stay predictable. The 1.6 MT comes as a gasoline or diesel sedan with a manual gearbox, favouring economy and driver control, while the 2.0 AT pairs a larger gasoline unit with an automatic transmission for relaxed commuting. Other powertrain combinations were also offered.
Sedan — Kia Cerato Engines and Transmissions
| Modification | Engine type | Engine capacity | Maximum power | Maximum power, kw | Maximum torque N⋅m | Transmission | Type of drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 MT | Gasoline | 1591 cm³ | 122 hp | 90 kW | 154 N⋅m | Manual | FWD |
| 2.0 MT | Gasoline | 1975 cm³ | 143 hp | 105 kW | 186 N⋅m | Manual | FWD |
| 2.0 AT | Gasoline | 1975 cm³ | 143 hp | 105 kW | 186 N⋅m | Automatic | FWD |
| 1.6 MT | Diesel | 1582 cm³ | 115 hp | 85 kW | 255 N⋅m | Manual | FWD |
| 1.6 AT | Gasoline | 1591 cm³ | 122 hp | 90 kW | 154 N⋅m | Automatic | FWD |
Kia Cerato Dimensions
Sedan — Kia Cerato Dimensions
| Modification | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Max weight | Ground clearance, minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 MT | 4480 mm | 1735 mm | 1470 mm | 2610 mm | 1243 kg | 1720 kg | 160 mm |
| 2.0 MT | 4480 mm | 1735 mm | 1470 mm | 2610 mm | 1220 kg | 1770 kg | 160 mm |
| 2.0 AT | 4480 mm | 1735 mm | 1470 mm | 2610 mm | 1230 kg | 1790 kg | 160 mm |
| 1.6 MT | 4480 mm | 1735 mm | 1470 mm | 2610 mm | 1255 kg | 1840 kg | 160 mm |
| 1.6 AT | 4480 mm | 1735 mm | 1470 mm | 2610 mm | 1243 kg | 1720 kg | 160 mm |
Kia Cerato Cargo Space
Sedan — Kia Cerato Cargo Space
Kia Cerato Trims and Equipment
Kia Cerato trim levels sit on top of the mechanical package rather than changing it. The same 1.6 MT gasoline sedan appears as LX or EX, so two cars with identical engines can differ in comfort and convenience equipment. Check the individual listing, since specification varied by market and production year.