Toyota Corolla Sedan (2007 – 2009) vs Kia Cerato / Spectra (2007 – 2009): specs compared
The Kia Cerato / Spectra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 143 hp against 132 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 200 km/h. The Toyota Corolla Sedan uses less fuel, from 4.6 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,148 kg against 1,220 kg.
| Specification |
Toyota
Corolla Sedan
2007 – 2009
|
Kia
Cerato / Spectra
2007 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2009 | 2007 – 2009 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 9 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 132 hp | 115 – 143 hp |
| Torque | 157 – 300 Nm | 153 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 14.8 s | 9.0 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 200 km/h | 187 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.6 – 6.9 L/100 km | 4.9 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,539 mm | 4,351 – 4,501 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,148 – 1,385 kg | 1,220 – 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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