2022 Kia Cerato GT v Volkswagen Golf R-Line comparison test
GT or R-Line? Kia and Volkswagen both offer unique takes on the warm hatch formula, each with a distinct character.
Volkswagen Golf vs Kia Cerato Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Excellent
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Very Good
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Based on the Volkswagen Golf R 4MOTION
Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
50L - 55L
290 to 457 km
50L
340 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$38,690 - $72,490
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still the jack of all trades
- Meaningful tech updates
- Black Edition looks menacing in... Black
Misses
- Like tradesmen, it ain't cheap anymore
- No wagon for Australia... welp
- Capacitive steering wheel buttons
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
On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.
The following shades are available on the core range:
- Candy White
- Deep Black
- Dolphin Grey
- Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
- Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
- Atlantic Blue
- Pomello Yellow
All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey
- Deep Black
- Moonstone Grey
- Atlantic Blue
- Kings Red
The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:
- Pure White
- Lapiz Blue metallic
- Deep Black pearl
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
2025 Volkswagen Golf R review
The ultimate Volkswagen Golf remains a little weapon, regardless of whether you're driving around town, up a back road, or on a racetrack.
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James Wong
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1395 - 1984 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.4L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 110kW - 245kW | 112kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 5600 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 420Nm | 192Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2100 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 80 - 92.8 | 85.4 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
