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
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Kia Cerato
2025 Honda
Civic
vs
2025 Kia
Cerato
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.5.
0.0
8.3
7.7
0.0
Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV LX
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
47L
414 km
50L
340 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$70,605
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving manners
- Looks great inside and out
- Clever cabin space
Misses
- Price is too high
- No spare wheel
- Limited rear headroom
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
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
8.3
2024 Honda Civic review
The hybrid-powered Honda Civic hatch is a lovely thing to drive, efficient and thoughtful in its design – it just costs too much.
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Matt Campbell
7.7
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) | ||
| 1996 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 235kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2600 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 85.4 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
