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Kia Cerato I (LD) or Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS)?

2004–2009 vs 2003–2007 · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door vs Sedan/Wagon

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Kia Cerato I (LD)2004–2009 · 12 engines · LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →
Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS)2003–2007 · 8 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →
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Kia Cerato I (LD)2004–2009no listings
Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS)2003–2007no listings
Dimensions
Length4,340 mm–4,480 mmLength4,435 mm–4,535 mm
Width1,735 mmWidth1,695 mm
Height1,470 mmHeight1,445 mm–1,490 mm
Wheelbase2,610 mmWheelbase2,600 mm
Ground clearance155 mm–160 mmGround clearance155 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume345 l–435 lTrunk volume344 l–430 l
Curb weight1,160 kg–1,350 kgCurb weight1,120 kg–1,300 kg
Fuel tank55 lFuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years2004–2009Production years2003–2007
Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-doorBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines12Number of engines8
Power75–105 kW (102–143 hp)Power60–100 kW (82–136 hp)
Displacement (l)1.5–2.0Displacement (l)1.3–2.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDiLowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 1.3 16V
Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 2.0 CVVTBest 0–100 km/h9.4 s · 2.0 16V
Top speed208 km/hTop speed205 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Inform
Items in the base trim19 · LXItems in the base trim23 · Inform
Items in the top trim29 · EXItems in the top trim36 · Intense
Equipment · Comfort5 · 4
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Black Interior—Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Cerato I (LD) or Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS)?

Length: Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) 4,535 mm, Kia Cerato I (LD) 4,480 mm (a 55 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,610 mm. Boot: 430 vs 435 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Cerato I (LD) or Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS)?

The most frugal Kia Cerato I (LD) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi); the most frugal Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) 6.6 l/100 km (1.3 16V).

Which is more powerful — Kia Cerato I (LD) or Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS)?

The strongest Kia Cerato I (LD) makes 105 kW (143 hp) (2.0 CVVT); the strongest Mitsubishi Lancer VIII (CS) 100 kW (136 hp) (2.0 16V).

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