Compare Kia Optima 2 vs Kia Cerato

Variants
2.0
2.0 CRDi
2.7 AT
1.5 CRDi
1.6
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0 CRDi

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
496 L / 17.5 cu-ft ~ 816 L / 28.8 cu-ft
381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
205/60 R16
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
10.1 m / 33.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1480 mm / 58.3 in
1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4735 mm / 186.4 in
4480 mm / 176.4 in
Size | Width
1805 mm / 71.1 in
1735 mm / 68.3 in
Track Width | Front
1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1485.0 mm / 58.5 in
Wheelbase
2720 mm / 107.1 in
2610 mm / 102.8 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.32

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
D4EA

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
37%
20%
Pros
  • Good towing capacity
  • More modern design
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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