Kia Cerato
Kia Cerato — 2004–2009, 5-door hatchback4-door sedan/saloon, '''gasoline:'''; 1.6 L ''Alpha II'' DOHC I4; 1.8 L ''Beta II'' I4 (China); 2.0 L ''Beta II'' CVVT I4; '''diesel:'''; 1.5 L ''U'' CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo diesel); 1.6 L ''U'' CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo); 2.0 L ''D'' CRDi I4 (turbo). Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.
About the Kia Cerato
Kia Cerato is a 5-door hatchback4-door sedan/saloon in the compact car (c-segment) class, with source data covering 2004–2009. The available vehicle data lists '''gasoline:'''; 1.6 L ''Alpha II'' DOHC I4; 1.8 L ''Beta II'' I4 (China); 2.0 L ''Beta II'' CVVT I4; '''diesel:'''; 1.5 L ''U'' CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo diesel); 1.6 L ''U'' CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo); 2.0 L ''D'' CRDi I4 (turbo) as an engine configuration, paired with 5-speed manual4-speed automatic and a Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.
This Kia Cerato guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for '''gasoline:'''; 1.6 L ''Alpha II'' DOHC I4; 1.8 L ''Beta II'' I4 (China); 2.0 L ''Beta II'' CVVT I4; '''diesel:'''; 1.5 L ''U'' CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo diesel); 1.6 L ''U'' CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo); 2.0 L ''D'' CRDi I4 (turbo) and 5-speed manual4-speed automatic transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.
Kia Cerato specifications at a glance
Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.
| Make | Kia |
|---|---|
| Model | Cerato |
| Model years | 2004–2009 |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback4-door sedan/saloon |
| Vehicle class | Compact car (C-segment) |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Production | 2003–2024 (America)2003–present (Asia) |
| Market / country | ES, FI, GB, LU, MY, NL, NZ, UA |
Engine, transmission and performance
Engine information for the Kia Cerato includes '''gasoline:'''; 1.6 L ''Alpha II'' DOHC I4; 1.8 L ''Beta II'' I4 (China); 2.0 L ''Beta II'' CVVT I4; '''diesel:'''; 1.5 L ''U'' CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo diesel); 1.6 L ''U'' CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo); 2.0 L ''D'' CRDi I4 (turbo).. Transmission information includes 5-speed manual4-speed automatic.. The listed drivetrain/layout is Front-engine, front-wheel-drive.
| Engine | '''gasoline:'''; 1.6 L ''Alpha II'' DOHC I4; 1.8 L ''Beta II'' I4 (China); 2.0 L ''Beta II'' CVVT I4; '''diesel:'''; 1.5 L ''U'' CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo diesel); 1.6 L ''U'' CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo); 2.0 L ''D'' CRDi I4 (turbo) |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5-speed manual4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain / layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Dimensions, weight and practicality
Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm (103 in) |
|---|---|
| Length | 2003–06 sedan: 4480 mm (176 in)2006–08 sedans: 4500 mm (177 in)2003–06 hatchback: 4341 mm (171 in)2006–09 hatchback: 4350 mm (171 in) |
| Width | 1735 mm (68.3 in) |
| Height | 1470 mm (57.9 in) |
Kia Cerato other specifications
| Name | Kia Cerato |
|---|---|
| Image | 2019 Kia Cerato S hatchback front.jpg |
| Aka | Kia Forte/K3 (2009–2024) |
| Caption | Kia Cerato sedan (pre-facelift) |
Kia Cerato generations and model years
Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.
| Generation / scope | Years | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Cerato | 2003–2024 (America)2003–present (Asia) | Not specified | Not specified | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| First generation (LD) | 2004–2009 | '''gasoline:'''; 1.6 L ''Alpha II'' DOHC I4; 1.8 L ''Beta II'' I4 (China); 2.0 L ''Beta II'' CVVT I4; '''diesel:'''; 1.5 L ''U'' CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo diesel); 1.6 L ''U'' CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo); 2.0 L ''D'' CRDi I4 (turbo) | 5-speed manual4-speed automatic | Not specified |
Kia Cerato features and equipment
Features shown below are tied to the available source material for this model. Equipment can vary by year, trim and market.
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Recommended tire pressure for Kia Cerato
Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.
| Load condition | Front | Rear | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 32 PSI | 30 PSI | Estimate |
| Fully loaded | 34 PSI | 33 PSI | Estimate |
Frequently asked questions about Kia Cerato
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