2020 Kia Cerato GT v Honda Civic RS
Warmed-up, relatively affordable hatchbacks from Kia and Honda go head-to-head in a battle for supremacy. They're extraordinarily similar cars on the spec sheet, but differences emerge once you drive them.
Honda Civic vs Kia Cerato Comparison
Honda Civic
Kia Cerato
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Civic
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Cerato
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Honda Civic reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Kia Cerato reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV L
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 47L
200 to 418 km
50L
340 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$44,986 - $70,605
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
Andrew Maclean
Contributor
Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional build quality
- Seamless, efficient hybrid tech
- Comfortable, quiet ride
Misses
- High price of entry
- Basic amenities
- Small touchscreen
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Class-leading boot space
- Seven-year warranty
Misses
- Price hikes
- Sensitive safety systems
- Dated interior
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
Comparison
Reviews
Very Good
2025 Honda Civic review
We put Honda's entry-level Civic e:HEV to the test to see if this hybrid hatchback can justify its premium price tag.
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Andrew Maclean
Very Good
2025 Kia Cerato review
Now on it's farewell lap, the Kia Cerato is still a practical and affordable small sedan with few direct rivals.
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Josh Nevett
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1996 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW - 235kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6500 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 420Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 - 2600 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85.4 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
