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.
Kia Cerato vs Honda Civic Comparison
Kia Cerato
Honda Civic
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2025 Kia
Cerato
vs
2025 Honda
Civic
How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
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.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2024 Honda Civic reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV LX
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
47L
414 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$27,060 - $36,860
$70,605
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CarExpert's Take
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
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
Colours Available
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
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
Comparison
Reviews
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
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 112kW - 150kW | 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 265Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 2600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 85.4 - 97 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
