KIA Cerato Specifications: Full Technical Details

Kia Cerato (Forte) is a popular C-segment sedan offering sharp design, strong value and efficient engines. The current BD generation brought the sleek Kia design language. This page lists the generations sold in Malaysia, newest first.

Current Generation (2018-Present)

The current Cerato (BD, 2018–present in Malaysia) uses a 1.6-litre Gamma II MPi naturally aspirated four-cylinder producing 130 hp and 164 Nm, with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, from RM120,000.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN

Segment C-SEGMENT

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 6-speed automatic

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,591 cc

Engine type1.6L Gamma II MPi Naturally Aspirated I4

Peak power97 kW (130 hp)

Peak torque164 Nm

Transmission6-speed automatic

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,640 × 1,800 × 1,430 mm mm

Wheelbase2,700 mm

Kerb weight1,328–1,371 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank50 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)≈7.0 L/100km (city estimate)

Fuel economy (highway)≉5.5 L/100km (highway estimate)

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesVentilated disc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut; stabilizer bar

Rear suspensionTorsion beam

SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion)

Front tyres215/45 R17

Previous Generation (2013-2018)

The 2013-2018 KIA Cerato is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ; Turbo Intercooled Direct Injection engine producing 95–150 kW and 157–265 Nm, paired with 6-speed automatic. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN & 2-DOOR COUPE

Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 6-speed automatic

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,591–1,999 cc

Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ; Turbo Intercooled Direct Injection

Peak power95–150 kW

Peak torque157–265 Nm

Transmission6-speed automatic

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × H4,530–4,560 × 1,780 × 1,420–1,445 mm mm

Wheelbase2,700–2,760 mm

Kerb weight1,328–1,371 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank50 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)Not available L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)Not available L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesVentilated disc; Disc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut; stabilizer bar

Rear suspensionTorsion beam

SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion); Electric power steering (rack & pinion)

Front tyres215/45 R17; 225/40 R18

Earlier Generation (2008-2013)

The 2008-2013 KIA Cerato is powered by a Multi Point F/INJ engine producing 95–118 kW and 157–194 Nm, paired with 6-speed automatic. It seats 5.

Quick Specs Snapshot

Body 4-DOOR SEDAN

Segment MEDIUM EXECUTIVE

Seats 5

Fuel PETROL

Transmission 6-speed automatic

Drive Front-wheel drive

Engine & Performance

Engine displacement1,591–1,999 cc

Engine typeMulti Point F/INJ

Peak power95–118 kW

Peak torque157–194 Nm

Transmission6-speed automatic

Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive

Dimensions & Weight

L × W × HNot available mm

Wheelbase2,760 mm

Kerb weight1,328–1,371 kg

Capacities & Efficiency

Fuel tank50 L

Seats5

Fuel economy (city)Not available L/100km

Fuel economy (highway)Not available L/100km

Fuel figures are a summary — see the full breakdown on the Fuel Consumption page.

Chassis, Brakes & Suspension

Front brakesVentilated disc

Rear brakesVentilated disc

Front suspensionMacPherson strut; stabilizer bar

Rear suspensionTorsion beam

SteeringPower steering (rack & pinion)

Front tyres215/45 R17

Earlier Generation (2004-2008)

Detailed specifications for the 2004-2008 KIA Cerato are not available.

Model Timeline / Generations

Generations Overview

Gen.	Years	Engine	Power	Variants
Current Generation (2018-Present)	2018–Present	1.6 L	97 kW (130 hp)	Not available
Previous Generation (2013-2018)	2013–2018	1.6–2.0 L	95–150 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (2008-2013)	2008–2013	1.6–2.0 L	95–118 kW	Not available
Earlier Generation (2004-2008)	2004–2008	Not available	Not available	Not available

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