Josh Nevett
Good
2025 Kia Cerato review
Now on it's farewell lap, the Kia Cerato is still a practical and affordable small sedan with few direct rivals.
1 Year Ago
Kia Cerato vs Skoda Scala
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2024 Kia Cerato - S
2.0 L, 6-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $26,590
excl. on-roads
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2022 Skoda Scala
1.5 L, 6-speed manual, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $30,190
excl. on-roads
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Overview
Variant
S
Variant
—
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
112kW / 192Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
676km
1020km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
4 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
676km
1020km
Power
112kW at 6200 rpm
Power
110kW at 5000 rpm
Torque
192Nm at 4000 rpm
Torque
250Nm at 1500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Multi-Point Injection
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.2 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
91
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.9 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
10.2 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
5.7 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
167g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
111g / km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4510 mm
Length
4362 mm
Height
1445 mm
Height
1471 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1793 mm
Ground clearance unladen
140 mm
Ground clearance unladen
149 mm
Front track
1555 mm
Front track
1523 mm
Rear track
1564 mm
Rear track
1508 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2649 mm
Boot space
428 L
Boot space
467 L
Kerb weight
3064 kg
Kerb weight
2718 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1800 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Tare weight
1345 kg
Tare weight
1203 kg
Braked towing capacity
1100 kg
Braked towing capacity
1250 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
610 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
620 kg
Front tyres
205/55 R16 91H
Front tyres
205/55 R18 V
Front rims
6.5x16
Front rims
7.0x18
Rear tyres
205/55 R16 91H
Rear tyres
205/55 R18 V
Rear rims
6.5x16
Rear rims
7.0x18
Safety rating
4 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
8
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Display screen size
8.0 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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