Kia Cerato IV (BD) or Kia Cerato III (YD)?

2018–present vs 2013–2018 · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door vs Sedan/Hatchback 5-door/Coupe

In short

Length: Cerato IV (BD) 4,640 mm, Cerato III (YD) 4,560 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: Cerato IV (BD) 502 l, Cerato III (YD) 482 l.
Lowest consumption: Cerato IV (BD) 6.6 l/100 km, Cerato III (YD) 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: Cerato IV (BD) 92–150 kW, Cerato III (YD) 94–150 kW.
Standard equipment: Cerato IV (BD) 34 items (LX), Cerato III (YD) 31 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Cerato IV (BD)2018–present · 7 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Cerato III (YD)2013–2018 · 11 engines · LX, EX, SX, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Cerato IV (BD)2018–presentno listings	Kia Cerato III (YD)2013–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,510 mm–4,640 mm	Length4,350 mm–4,560 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,780 mm
Height	Height1,430 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,410 mm–1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume428 l–502 l	Trunk volume433 l–482 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,245 kg–1,420 kg	Curb weight1,178 kg–1,385 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2018–present	Production years2013–2018
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines11
Power	Power92–150 kW (125–204 hp)	Power94–150 kW (128–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 1.6 MPI	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 128
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · 1.6 T-GDI GT	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 MPI
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · LX	Items in the base trim31 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim39 · SX
Equipment · Comfort8 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia6 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay—
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Cerato IV (BD) or Kia Cerato III (YD)?

Length: Kia Cerato IV (BD) 4,640 mm, Kia Cerato III (YD) 4,560 mm (a 80 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 502 vs 482 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Cerato IV (BD) or Kia Cerato III (YD)?

The most frugal Kia Cerato IV (BD) uses 6.6 l/100 km (1.6 MPI); the most frugal Kia Cerato III (YD) 4.4 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 128).

Which is more powerful — Kia Cerato IV (BD) or Kia Cerato III (YD)?

The strongest Kia Cerato IV (BD) makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.6 T-GDI GT); the strongest Kia Cerato III (YD) 150 kW (204 hp) (1.6 T-GDI Koup).

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