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2012 — 2018 · sedan, hatchback, coupe

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About this generation

The third generation of the Kia Cerato featuring a sleek low profile, extended wheelbase, and efficient Nu series engines. The model combines proven engineering reliability, refined ergonomics,.

The third-generation Kia Cerato (YD) launched in late 2012, featuring a lower roofline, a body length of 4,560 mm, and a 2,700 mm wheelbase. The family comprised a 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback, and 2-door Koup. Torsional rigidity improved markedly while aerodynamic drag dropped. This generation of the Cerato (YD) was produced from 2012 to 2018 and offered in седан, хэтчбек, купе body styles. Built on an engineered platform, it features strong structural rigidity, refined aerodynamics, and advanced occupant safety engineering. The generous wheelbase and clever interior packaging ensure superior passenger accommodation and ergonomic comfort for long travel.

Engines featured 1.6-liter Gamma MPI (130 hp) and 2.0-liter Nu MPI (150 hp) petrol engines with Dual CVVT, paired with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. A 2016 facelift restyled the front end with elongated headlamps, a wider grille, and smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay. The powertrain lineup features modern engines optimized for thermal efficiency, balancing responsive acceleration with economical fuel consumption. Power is delivered through reliable manual or automatic transmissions. Mid-cycle updates introduced modernized LED lighting graphics, premium cabin materials, and enhanced active driver assistance suites.

Specifications

38 in 3 body styles

Sedan YD 14 specifications

4560 mm179.5 in

Length

1780 mm70.1 in

Width

1445 mm56.9 in

Height

2700 mm106.3 in

Wheelbase

482 l17.0 cu ft

Trunk

150 mm5.9 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.6 MPI

129hp(96 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.1 s

Torque: 157 Nm (116 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FG
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1178 kg (2597 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 153 g/km (NEDC)

1.6 MPI

129hp(96 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.6 s

Torque: 157 Nm (116 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FG
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1205 kg (2657 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 160 g/km (NEDC)

1.6 GDI

138hp(103 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.1 s

2012–2016

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FD
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1198 kg (2641 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC

1.6 GDI

138hp(103 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.8 s

2012–2016

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FD
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1225 kg (2701 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC

1.8 MPI

148hp(110 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.3 s

2013–2016

Torque: 178 Nm (131 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1797 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NB
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1220 kg (2690 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC

1.8 MPI

148hp(110 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.2 s

2013–2016

Torque: 178 Nm (131 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1797 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NB
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1245 kg (2745 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC

2.0 MPI

148hp(110 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.5 s

2013–2018

Torque: 192 Nm (142 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1235 kg (2723 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100 km (34 mpg US) NEDC

2.0 MPI

148hp(110 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 9.3 s

Torque: 192 Nm (142 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1255 kg (2767 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 170 g/km (NEDC)

2.0 GDI

170hp(127 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.5 s

2012–2016

Torque: 209 Nm (154 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1250 kg (2756 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC

2.0 GDI

170hp(127 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 8.8 s

2012–2016

Torque: 209 Nm (154 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1278 kg (2818 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC

Diesel

1.6 CRDi

126hp(94 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.2 s

2012–2015

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 197 km/h (122 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1265 kg (2789 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 119 g/km (NEDC)

1.6 CRDi

126hp(94 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.0 s

2012–2015

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1295 kg (2855 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.4 l/100 km (44 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 142 g/km (NEDC)

1.6 CRDi

134hp(100 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.0 s

2015–2018

Torque: 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1270 kg (2800 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.3 l/100 km (55 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 115 g/km (NEDC)

1.6 CRDi

134hp(100 kW)

1.6 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 9.8 s

2015–2018

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1295 kg (2855 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.4 l/100 km (53 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 117 g/km (NEDC)

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5-door Hatchback YD 16 specifications

4350 mm171.3 in

Length

1780 mm70.1 in

Width

1450 mm57.1 in

Height

2700 mm106.3 in

Wheelbase

385 l13.6 cu ft

Trunk

150 mm5.9 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.6 MPI

129hp(96 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.2 s

Torque: 157 Nm (116 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FG
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1195 kg (2635 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC

1.6 MPI

129hp(96 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.6 s

Torque: 157 Nm (116 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FG
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC

1.6 GDI

138hp(103 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.2 s

2013–2016

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FD
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC

1.6 GDI

138hp(103 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.8 s

2013–2016

Torque: 167 Nm (123 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FD
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC

1.8 MPI

148hp(110 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.3 s

2013–2016

Torque: 178 Nm (131 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1797 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NB
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC

1.8 MPI

148hp(110 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.2 s

2013–2016

Torque: 178 Nm (131 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1797 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NB
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC

2.0 MPI

148hp(110 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.5 s

Torque: 192 Nm (142 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100 km (34 mpg US) NEDC

2.0 MPI

148hp(110 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 9.3 s

Torque: 192 Nm (142 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC

2.0 GDI

170hp(127 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.0 s

2013–2016

Torque: 209 Nm (154 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

2.0 GDI

170hp(127 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 8.5 s

2013–2016

Torque: 209 Nm (154 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)

1.6 T-GDI

201hp(150 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 7.7 s

2013–2016

Torque: 265 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FJ
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC

1.6 T-GDI

201hp(150 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 7.9 s

2013–2016

Torque: 265 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Top speed: 222 km/h (138 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FJ
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC

Diesel

1.6 CRDi

126hp(94 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.2 s

2013–2015

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 197 km/h (122 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 118 g/km (NEDC)

1.6 CRDi

126hp(94 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.2 s

2013–2015

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.6 l/100 km (42 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 147 g/km (NEDC)

1.6 CRDi

134hp(100 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.8 s

2015–2018

Torque: 280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 109 g/km (NEDC)

1.6 CRDi

134hp(100 kW)

1.6 l 7-speed DCT FWD 0–100 9.5 s

2015–2018

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.4 l/100 km (53 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 115 g/km (NEDC)

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Coupe (Koup) YD 8 specifications

4530 mm178.3 in

Length

1780 mm70.1 in

Width

1410 mm55.5 in

Height

2700 mm106.3 in

Wheelbase

433 l15.3 cu ft

Trunk

140 mm5.5 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.6 MPI

129hp(96 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.3 s

Torque: 157 Nm (116 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FG
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC

1.6 MPI

129hp(96 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.6 s

Torque: 157 Nm (116 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FG
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC

2.0 MPI

148hp(110 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.5 s

Torque: 194 Nm (143 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100 km (34 mpg US) NEDC

2.0 MPI

148hp(110 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 9.0 s

Torque: 194 Nm (143 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC

2.0 GDI

170hp(127 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD

Torque: 209 Nm (154 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US) EPA

2.0 GDI

170hp(127 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic FWD

Torque: 209 Nm (154 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US) EPA

1.6 T-GDI

201hp(150 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 7.4 s

Torque: 265 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Top speed: 222 km/h (138 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FJ
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1308 kg (2884 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.9 l/100 km (34 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 161 g/km (NEDC)

1.6 T-GDI

201hp(150 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 7.4 s

Torque: 265 Nm (195 lb-ft)
Top speed: 222 km/h (138 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FJ
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1332 kg (2937 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 184 g/km (NEDC)

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