Kia Cerato III (YD) or Opel Astra J?

2013–2018 vs 2009–2015 · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door/Coupe vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Sedan

In short

Length: Cerato III (YD) 4,560 mm, Astra J 4,698 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Boot: Cerato III (YD) 482 l, Astra J 500 l.
Lowest consumption: Cerato III (YD) 4.4 l/100 km, Astra J 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: Cerato III (YD) 94–150 kW, Astra J 70–206 kW.
Standard equipment: Cerato III (YD) 31 items (LX), Astra J 24 items (Essentia).
On Autodrom: Astra J from €13,500 (1 listing); no Cerato III (YD) is listed right now.

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

Opel Astra J2009–2015 · 12 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, SelectionSpecifications →1 listing from €13,500 →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Cerato III (YD)2013–2018no listings	Opel Astra J2009–20151 listing · from €13,500
Dimensions
Length	Length4,350 mm–4,560 mm	Length4,419 mm–4,698 mm
Width	Width1,780 mm	Width1,814 mm–1,840 mm
Height	Height1,410 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,482 mm–1,535 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,685 mm–2,695 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume433 l–482 l	Trunk volume370 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,178 kg–1,385 kg	Curb weight1,315 kg–1,525 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank56 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2018	Production years2009–2015
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door, Coupe	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines12
Power	Power94–150 kW (128–204 hp)	Power70–206 kW (95–280 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 128	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.3 CDTI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 MPI	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Essentia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · LX	Items in the base trim24 · Essentia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · SX	Items in the top trim36 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort7 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
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 · Multimedia5 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 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✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
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 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€13,500

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Cerato III (YD) or Opel Astra J?

Length: Opel Astra J 4,698 mm, Kia Cerato III (YD) 4,560 mm (a 138 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,695 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 500 vs 482 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Cerato III (YD) or Opel Astra J?

The most frugal Kia Cerato III (YD) uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 128); the most frugal Opel Astra J 4.2 l/100 km (1.3 CDTI 95).

Which is more powerful — Kia Cerato III (YD) or Opel Astra J?

The strongest Kia Cerato III (YD) makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.6 T-GDI Koup); the strongest Opel Astra J 206 kW (280 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC).

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