2023 Toyota Corolla vs 2023 Kia Cerato Comparison

    Toyota Corolla

    Kia Cerato

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    2023 Toyota
    Corolla
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    2023 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 8.7.
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    8.5
    7.7
    0.0
    Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HYBRID
    Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    43L - 50L
    168 to 300 km
    50L
    340 to 370 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Affordable
    • Efficient
    • Spacious
    Misses
    • Spartan
    • Uninspiring
    • Supply
    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Refined ride, handling
    • Seven-year warranty
    • Class-leading boot space
    Misses
    • Dated interior
    • Sensitive safety systems
    • Price hikes

    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

    • Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
    • Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
    • Metallic Paint (+$575)
    • Premium Paint (+$520)

    Colours Available

    Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:

    • Sunstone Orange
    • Lunar Blue
    • Glacier White
    • Frosted White
    • Silver Pearl
    • Graphite
    • Eclipse Black
    • Jasper Red

    Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.

    Sedan models are available in the following colours:

    • Dark Grey
    • Eclipse Black
    • Glacier White
    • Frosted White
    • Silver Pearl
    • Celestite Grey
    • Atomic Rush
    • Saturn Blue

    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

    Specs

    Type
    MULTI POINT F/INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJMULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ
    Size (cc)
    1798 - 19871591 - 1999
    Size (L)
    1.8L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.6L
    Induction
    INLINE 4INLINE 4, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    72kW - 126kW112kW - 150kW
    Power RPM
    60006000 - 6200
    Torque
    142Nm - 203Nm192Nm - 265Nm
    Torque RPM
    3600 - 46001500 - 4000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    13 - 13.0510 - 10.3

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