| General information |
| Brand | Kia |
| Model | Cerato (Forte) |
| Generation | Cerato I Hatchback |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.5 CRDi (102 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2005 year |
| End of production | 2006 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
6.3 l/100 km
37.34 US mpg44.84 UK mpg15.87 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
4.1 l/100 km
57.37 US mpg68.9 UK mpg24.39 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
4.9 l/100 km
48 US mpg57.65 UK mpg20.41 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 129 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 12.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 12.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 11.9 sec |
| Maximum speed |
175 km/h
108.74 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 12.6 kg/Hp, 79.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.5 kg/Nm, 182.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 102 Hp @ 4000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 68.3 Hp/l |
| Torque |
235 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
173.33 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
| Engine displacement |
1493 cm3
91.11 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
75 mm
2.95 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
84.5 mm
3.33 in. |
| Compression ratio | 17.8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1290 kg
2843.96 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1815 kg
4001.39 lbs. |
| Max load |
525 kg
1157.43 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
228 l
8.05 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
1046 l
36.94 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4340 mm
170.87 in. |
| Width |
1735 mm
68.31 in. |
| Height |
1470 mm
57.87 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2610 mm
102.76 in. |
| Front track |
1495 mm
58.86 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1485 mm
58.46 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.33 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
10.1 m
33.14 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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