Kia Cerato/Forte (2013 – 2018) vs Qoros 3 (2013 – 2020): specs compared
The Kia Cerato/Forte is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 156 hp. The Qoros 3 uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. The Kia Cerato/Forte is the lighter car, from 1,241 kg against 1,320 kg. At 4,615 mm, the Qoros 3 is 56 mm longer than the Kia Cerato/Forte.
| Specification |
Kia
Cerato/Forte
2013 – 2018
|
Qoros
3
2013 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | China |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2018 | 2013 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 175 hp | 126 – 156 hp |
| Torque | 178 – 209 Nm | 155 – 210 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.7 – 12.6 s |
| Top speed | — | 196 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 8.4 L/100 km | 6.0 – 6.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,615 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,241 – 1,287 kg | 1,320 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.