Compare Kia Optima 3 vs Kia Cerato
Variants
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0T AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.4 GDI 194hp AT
2.4 GDI 201hp AT
1.5 CRDi
1.6
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0 CRDi
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
436 L / 15.4 cu-ft
381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.8 L / 7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.6 L / 4.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
5
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.1 m / 33.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1455 mm / 57.3 in
1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4845 mm / 190.7 in
4480 mm / 176.4 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
1735 mm / 68.3 in
Track Width | Front
1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1485.0 mm / 58.5 in
Wheelbase
2795 mm / 110.0 in
2610 mm / 102.8 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.285
0.32
Towing Capacity
650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
Reviews
Neofiliac score
44%
20%
Pros
- Much improved exterior styling
- Upgraded transmissions
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
- Small turning circle
Cons
- Bad 0-100kph time
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Bad 0-100kph time
- Miserably low engine output
- Only available with small engines
- Basic suspension setup
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