Diesel and petrol · 2005–2023
Kia Cerato
MPG, running costs and specs for the Kia Cerato. By the official figures, the 2021 gets 32 mpg, about $1,816 a year in the US.

- MPG
- 32 mpg
- 2021 official · 7.3 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $1,816
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 427 miles
- 50 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Cerato costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $13.45 per 100 miles | $1,816 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $21.37 per 100 km | $2,351 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $17.55 per 100 km | $1,948 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £20.40 per 100 miles | £1,428 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
BD (Cerato), 2019–2027
Specs for the 2.0 S sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- BD (Cerato)
- Built
- 2019-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,640 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,295 kg
- Boot
- 502 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 112 kW
- Torque
- 192 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 169 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2018
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
YD (Cerato), 2014–2018
Specs for the 2.0 S sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- YD (Cerato)
- Built
- 2014-2018
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,560 mm
- Width
- 1,780 mm
- Height
- 1,445 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,290 kg
- Boot
- 421 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 112 kW
- Torque
- 192 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 174 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2013
- Airbags
- 6
TD (Cerato), 2009–2013
Specs for the 2.0 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- TD (Cerato)
- Built
- 2009-2013
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,559 mm
- Width
- 1,781 mm
- Height
- 1,445 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,259 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,898 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 120 kW
- Torque
- 194 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.3 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 52 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2009
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 8.9 L/100km | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.9 L/100km | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 2.0 L/100km | 141 mpg | 118 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
Kia Cerato questions
What MPG does the Kia Cerato get?
The 2021 Kia Cerato gets 32 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (7.3 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Kia Cerato cost to run a year in the US?
About $1,816 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Kia Cerato go on a full tank?
About 427 miles (688 km) from its 50 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Kia Cerato's trunk?
502 L, for the 2.0 S sedan.
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