2020 Kia Cerato GT v Honda Civic RS
Warmed-up, relatively affordable hatchbacks from Kia and Honda go head-to-head in a battle for supremacy. They're extraordinarily similar cars on the spec sheet, but differences emerge once you drive them.
Honda Civic vs Kia Cerato Comparison
Honda Civic
Kia Cerato
2024 Honda
Civic
vs
2024 Kia
Cerato
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.6.
0.0
8.3
7.5
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Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV LX
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 47L
168 to 418 km
50L
340 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$23,790 - $72,600
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving manners
- Looks great inside and out
- Clever cabin space
Misses
- Price is too high
- No spare wheel
- Limited rear headroom
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seven-year warranty
- Ample metal for the money
- Unexpectedly agile handling adds some interest
Misses
- Tyre roar evident on highways
- Four-star ANCAP rating unless fitted with option pack
- Smaller touchscreen than other grades
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
Comparison
Reviews
8.3
2024 Honda Civic review
The hybrid-powered Honda Civic hatch is a lovely thing to drive, efficient and thoughtful in its design – it just costs too much.
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Matt Campbell
7.5
2023 Kia Cerato review
The only thing missing from the Cerato S is a Hertz tag on the keyring, but it's a fundamentally well-sorted sedan that covers all the basics.
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Mike Costello
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1996 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 104kW - 235kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6500 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 174Nm - 420Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 4300 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.8 - 13.5 | 10 - 10.3 | |
