Kia cerate in detail about fuel consumption
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The South Korean car Kia Cerato was released in 2003, but it appeared on our car markets a year later - in 2004. Today there are three generations of this brand. Consider the fuel consumption of Kia Cerate of each generation and ways to reduce fuel consumption.
Fuel consumption rates Kia Cerate
Fuel consumption of a KIA Cerato per 100 km depends on the type of engine, body type (sedan, hatchback or coupe) and generation. Actual figures may differ significantly from those stated in the technical specifications for the car. But with the correct use of vehicles, the consumption will be the same.
| Engine | Consumption (track) | Consumption (city) | Consumption (mixed cycle) |
| 1.6 MT (105 HP) 2004, (petrol) | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
2.0 MT (143 HP) 2004, (petrol) | 5,5 l / 100 km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
2.0d MT (112 HP) 2004, (diesel) | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
1.5d MT (102 HP) 2004, (diesel) | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
| 2.0 MT (143 hp) (2004) | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
| 2.0d MT (112 hp) (2004) | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
| 1.6 AT (126 hp) (2009) | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
| 1.6 AT (140 hp) (2009) | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
| 1.6 MT (126 hp) (2009) | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
| 1.6 MT (140 hp) (2009) | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
| 2.0 AT (150 hp) (2010) | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
| 2.0 MT (150 hp) (2010) | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km | Xnumx l / xnumx km |
| 1.8 AT (148 hp) (2013) | 6,5 l / 100 km | 9,4 l / 100 km | 8,1 l / 100 km |
So, the fuel consumption of the first generation Kia Surato with a 1,5 diesel engine when driving in the city will require 6.4 liters per hundred kilometers, and on the highway - 4 l100 km.
Cerate of the same generation, but already with a 1,6 petrol engine and a manual transmission consumes 9,2 l100 km within the city, 5,5 l - outside the city and 6,8 - when driving in a combined cycle. With automatic transmission, consumption rates are 9,1 l 100 km in the city, 6,5 l 100 km on the highway and 5,0 l 100 km in the combined cycle.
The declared standards for the second generation Kia Cerato are as follows: the 1,6 engine consumes 9,5 l 100 km according to the technical specifications - in the city, 5,6 and 7 liters on the highway and in the combined cycle, respectively. In the third generation, the figures fluctuate between 9,1, 5,4 and 6,8 liters per hundred kilometers, respectively, in the city, on the highway and in the combined cycle.
Based on owner feedback, the actual fuel consumption of the first generation Kia cerate is basically significantly different from the standard indicators, it is much higher for all types of movement. But already Cerato of the second and third generations pleased the owners with its efficiency and compliance with the norms of reality.
How you can lower your fuel consumption
The average gasoline consumption of KIA Cerato on the highway can be significantly reduced for all generations of this car brand and achieve the norm stated in the technical characteristics:
- use quality fuel;
- reduce the use of air conditioning to a minimum;
- change tires in accordance with weather conditions;
- when driving at high speeds, do not open the sunroof and windows.
These are just basic recommendations for reducing fuel consumption. Below we will consider the reasons influencing the increase in standard indicators.
The main reasons for high fuel consumption
Many owners complain that their new car consumes much more fuel than stated in the technical documentation. But the fuel consumption standards for Kia Cerato were derived on the condition that the speed of movement in everyday life will be within 90 km/h and on a free highway where you can accelerate - 120 km/h. During operation, almost no one manages to adhere to these indicators.
Reducing fuel costs for Kia Cerato in the city or on a free highway, if desired, can be achieved very easily. You should adhere to the economical driving technique, i.e. pay attention to fuel ratio, not speed.
Smooth and even movement, no matter what speed you drive (within the city it will be lower than outside the city), will significantly reduce fuel consumption. Try to choose the shortest and unloaded route, use the brakes less, switch to the desired gear in time, do not accelerate too much in front of obstacles, use engine braking, and when standing in traffic jams or at traffic lights for a long time, if possible, turn off the engine altogether.
From the above, we can conclude that the main reasons for the high fuel consumption of Kia Cerate are:
- wrong choice of gear;
- too high a speed of movement;
- frequent use of additional vehicle functions;
- malfunction of the main components and parts of the car.
