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Kia Cerato Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2008–2013) — Second Generation

The second generation Kia Cerato widened the family's appeal, offering a practical sedan, a sportier coupe and a five-door hatchback. Each body shares the same compact footprint while serving noticeably different daily needs.

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Kia Cerato Engines and Transmissions

Every Kia Cerato engine here is gasoline and front-wheel drive, so the real choice is displacement and gearbox. The 1.6 AT hatchback suits relaxed city commuting, while the 2.4 coupe adds stronger mid-range pull, with automatic or manual transmission depending on how involved you want the drive.

Sedan — Kia Cerato Engines and Transmissions

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	126 hp	91 kW	157 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	126 hp	91 kW	156 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	126 hp	91 kW	156 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	194 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	116 kW	195 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	116 kW	196 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	116 kW	194 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	116 kW	194 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	126 hp	91 kW	157 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Coupe — Kia Cerato Engines and Transmissions

Coupe 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 AT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	126 hp	91 kW	157 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	126 hp	91 kW	157 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	194 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	194 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	170 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	140 hp	103 kW	170 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	116 kW	194 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	116 kW	194 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 AT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	176 hp	129 kW	228 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.4 MT	Gasoline	2359 cm³	176 hp	129 kW	228 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Hatchback 5-door — Kia Cerato Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door 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 AT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	126 hp	93 kW	156 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1591 cm³	126 hp	93 kW	156 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	116 kW	194 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	156 hp	116 kW	194 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Kia Cerato Dimensions

Sedan — Kia Cerato Dimensions

Sedan Kia Cerato Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.6 MT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1236 kg	1680 kg	150 mm
1.6 MT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1236 kg	1680 kg	150 mm
1.6 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1261 kg	1720 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1293 kg	1740 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1280 kg	1720 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1293 kg	1740 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1353 kg	1720 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1380 kg	1740 kg	150 mm
1.6 AT	4530 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1261 kg	1720 kg	150 mm

Coupe — Kia Cerato Dimensions

Coupe Kia Cerato Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.6 AT	4480 mm	1765 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1261 kg	1720 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4480 mm	1765 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1236 kg	1680 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4480 mm	1765 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1280 kg	1720 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4480 mm	1765 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1293 kg	1740 kg	140 mm
1.6 AT	4480 mm	1765 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1185 kg	1720 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4480 mm	1765 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1166 kg	1720 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4480 mm	1765 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1280 kg	1720 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4480 mm	1765 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	1293 kg	1740 kg	140 mm
2.4 AT	4480 mm	1765 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	Not provided	1720 kg	140 mm
2.4 MT	4480 mm	1765 mm	1400 mm	2650 mm	Not provided	1720 kg	140 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Kia Cerato Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Kia Cerato Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.6 AT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1287 kg	1740 kg	150 mm
1.6 MT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1253 kg	1720 kg	150 mm
2.0 AT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1293 kg	1740 kg	150 mm
2.0 MT	4480 mm	1775 mm	1460 mm	2650 mm	1328 kg	1720 kg	150 mm

Kia Cerato Cargo Space

Sedan — Kia Cerato Cargo Space

Sedan Kia Cerato Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.6 MT	415 l
1.6 MT	415 l
1.6 AT	415 l
2.0 AT	415 l
2.0 MT	415 l
2.0 AT	415 l
2.0 MT	415 l
2.0 AT	415 l
1.6 AT	415 l

Coupe — Kia Cerato Cargo Space

Coupe Kia Cerato Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.6 AT	440 l
1.6 MT	440 l
2.0 MT	440 l
2.0 AT	440 l
1.6 AT	440 l
1.6 MT	440 l
2.0 MT	440 l
2.0 AT	440 l
2.4 AT	440 l
2.4 MT	440 l

Hatchback 5-door — Kia Cerato Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Kia Cerato Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.6 AT	549 l
1.6 MT	549 l
2.0 AT	549 l
2.0 MT	549 l

Kia Cerato Trims and Equipment

Kia Cerato Trims and Equipment
Modification	Body	Equipment
1.6 AT	Coupe	Comfort
2.0 MT	Coupe	Luxe
2.0 AT	Coupe	Prestige