Kia Cerato / Spectra (2004 – 2007) vs Chevrolet Nubira / Lacetti (2004 – 2009): specs compared
The Kia Cerato / Spectra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 143 hp against 122 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 9.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 195 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. At 4,580 mm, the Chevrolet Nubira / Lacetti is 99 mm longer than the Kia Cerato / Spectra.
| Specification |
Kia
Cerato / Spectra
2004 – 2007
|
Chevrolet
Nubira / Lacetti
2004 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United States |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2004 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 143 hp | 95 – 122 hp |
| Torque | 143 – 245 Nm | 131 – 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 13.4 s | 9.8 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 208 km/h | 175 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 8.2 L/100 km | 5.7 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,340 – 4,481 mm | 4,516 – 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,735 – 1,740 mm | 1,725 mm |
| Height | 1,470 – 1,471 mm | 1,445 – 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 – 2,611 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,125 – 1,326 kg | 1,130 – 1,305 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.