The Kia Cerato (2004-2007) was offered with 6 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Petrol | 143 hp | 186 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 10.4 s | 8.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 143 hp | 186 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 208 km/h | 9.0 s | 7.5 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Diesel | 115 hp | 235 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 186 km/h | — | 4.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.0L Diesel | 112 hp | 245 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 11.5 s | 5.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 105 hp | 143 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 186 km/h | 11.0 s | 6.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.5L Diesel | 102 hp | 235 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 175 km/h | 12.5 s | 4.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.