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
Kia Cerato vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Comparison
Kia Cerato
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
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2024 Kia
Cerato
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
A-Class
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.5
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Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Based on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Best suitable for...
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
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
NA
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
NA
Colours Available
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
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 112kW - 150kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 265Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.3 | - | |
