1. Home
    2. Research
    3. Kia
    4. Cerato
    5. 2010

    View 1 image

    2010 Kia Cerato

    New from

    $18,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.8 - 7.9 L / 100km

    About the Kia Cerato

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Kia Cerato is a sports car offered in both 2D Coupe and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $18,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $27,990 for the Limited.

    There are 5 variants of the Cerato available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2009.

    The Kia Cerato is only available with an null motor that produces 115kW and 194Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2010 Cerato is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    90.34 - 91.27 kW/t
    55.07 kW/t
    238.89 kW/t
    Boot Space
    358 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.8 - 7.9 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    16.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    658 - 667 km
    488 km
    1,298 km
    Price
    $23,690 - $25,690
    $23,690
    $480,997
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    1 year
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    20,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 mm
    113 mm
    140 mm

    Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices

    Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.

    Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices

    Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.

    2010 Kia Cerato Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Cerato

    S

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Hyundai Xd
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.84
    • Convenience
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 415
      • Front Track (mm): 1557
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10320
      • Overall Height (mm): 1460
      • Overall Length (mm): 4530
      • Overall Width (mm): 1775
      • Rear Track (mm): 1564
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2650
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
      • Bore Engine: 82.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 186
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1975
      • Engine Code: Theta Ii
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 93.5
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 52
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 667
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 156
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 194
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4300
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1280
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Si

    Adds to S:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 86.0
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Stroke Engine: 86.0
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from S:
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.0
      • Engine (cc): 1975
      • Stroke Engine: 93.5
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 86

    SLI

    Adds to Si:
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10780
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Removes from Si:
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10320
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Base

    Adds to SLI:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.27
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 358
      • Front Headroom (mm): 982
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1108
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1414
      • Front Track (mm): 1560
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.4
      • Overall Height (mm): 1400
      • Overall Length (mm): 4480
      • Overall Width (mm): 1765
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 897
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 862
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1331
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1260
    Removes from SLI:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.84
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 415
      • Front Track (mm): 1557
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
      • Overall Height (mm): 1460
      • Overall Length (mm): 4530
      • Overall Width (mm): 1775
    • Doors
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
    • Visibility
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1280

    Limited

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.84
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 415
      • Front Track (mm): 1557
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 150
      • Overall Height (mm): 1460
      • Overall Length (mm): 4530
      • Overall Width (mm): 1775
    • Doors
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Visibility
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1280
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.27
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 358
      • Front Headroom (mm): 982
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1108
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1414
      • Front Track (mm): 1560
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 35.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.4
      • Overall Height (mm): 1400
      • Overall Length (mm): 4480
      • Overall Width (mm): 1765
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 897
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 862
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1331
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1260
    See all 2010 Kia Cerato Specs

    2010 Kia Cerato Dimensions

    1400mm
    1765mm
    4480mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2010 Kia Cerato Dimensions

    Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices

    Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.

    2010 Kia Cerato Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Cerato

    The most fuel efficient Kia Cerato is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.8L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Kia CeratoFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.8 L/100km
    2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.9 L/100km
    See all Kia Cerato Fuel Economy

    2010 Kia Cerato Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Cerato?

    The Kia Cerato offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices

    Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.

    Kia Cerato FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Cerato is the S that starts from $18,990.

    The most expensive Kia Cerato is the Limited that starts from $27,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Cerato is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: S, Si, SLI and Limited.

    The largest Kia Cerato is the S which measures 1775mm wide, 4530mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Cerato is the S which has 115kW of power from its 2.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Kia Cerato is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Cerato is the S which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Cerato uses Unleaded.

    Â