All Kia modelsKia Cerato (Forte): generations and engines
The Kia Cerato (Forte) has been built since 2004 in 4 generations, with 17 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years2004–present
Generations4
Engine versions17
Power102–204 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Sedan
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Kia Cerato (Forte) generations
- 2004–2006
Kia Cerato I Hatchback
Engines below - 2004–2006
Kia Cerato I Sedan
Engines below - 2019–present
- 2019–present
Kia Cerato IV Sedan
Engines below
Specs
Kia Cerato (Forte) engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Kia Cerato I Hatchback2004–2006 · 6 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 (105 hp) | 2004–2006 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 105 lb-ft (143 Nm) | 11 s | 116 mph (186 km/h) | |
| 1.6 (105 hp) Automatic | 2004–2006 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 105 lb-ft (143 Nm) | 13 s | 107 mph (173 km/h) | |
| 2.0 (143 hp) | 2004–2006 | Gasoline | 143 hp (105 kW) | 137 lb-ft (186 Nm) | 9 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | |
| 2.0 (143 hp) Automatic | 2004–2006 | Gasoline | 143 hp (105 kW) | 137 lb-ft (186 Nm) | 10.4 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | |
| 2.0 CRDi (113 hp) | 2004–2006 | Diesel | 113 hp (83 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 11.5 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| 1.5 CRDi (102 hp) | 2005–2006 | Diesel | 102 hp (75 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 12.5 s | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Kia Cerato I Sedan2004–2006 · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 (105 hp) | 2004–2006 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 105 lb-ft (143 Nm) | 11 s | 116 mph (186 km/h) | |
| 2.0 (143 hp) | 2004–2006 | Gasoline | 143 hp (105 kW) | 137 lb-ft (186 Nm) | 9 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | |
| 2.0 (143 hp) Automatic | 2004–2006 | Gasoline | 143 hp (105 kW) | 137 lb-ft (186 Nm) | 10.4 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | |
| 2.0 CRDi (113 hp) | 2004–2006 | Diesel | 113 hp (83 kW) | 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) | 11.5 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | |
| 1.5 CRDi (102 hp) | 2005–2006 | Diesel | 102 hp (75 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 12.5 s | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Kia Cerato IV Sedan2019–present · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 MPI (152 hp) | 2019–present | Gasoline | 152 hp (112 kW) | 142 lb-ft (192 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 MPI (152 hp) Automatic | 2019–present | Gasoline | 152 hp (112 kW) | 142 lb-ft (192 Nm) | |||
| GT 1.6 T-GDI (204 hp) DCT | 2019–present | Gasoline | 204 hp (150 kW) | 195 lb-ft (265 Nm) |
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