Kia Cerato (Forte) Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Kia Cerato (Forte) transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 AT, 7 DCT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 6100 rpm
    • Average torque: 229 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1308 kg / 2884 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1893 kg / 4174 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

Gearbox types in 2019 Kia Cerato (Forte) through generations

  • 2.0 MPI —6 AT (192 Nm)
  • GT 1.6 T-GDI —7 DCT (265 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 MPI 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • GT 1.6 T-GDI 7 DCT—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 MPI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 69%
    GT 1.6 T-GDI Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 MPI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle GT 1.6 T-GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Cerato (Forte) transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 7 DCT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6100 rpm
      • Average torque: 229 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1295 kg / 2855 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1880 kg / 4145 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2019 Kia Cerato (Forte) through generations

  • 2.0 MPI —6 AT (192 Nm)
  • GT 1.6 T-GDI —7 DCT (265 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 MPI 6 AT—6200 rpm.
  • GT 1.6 T-GDI 7 DCT—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 MPI Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 69%
    GT 1.6 T-GDI Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 MPI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle GT 1.6 T-GDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Kia Cerato (Forte) transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 11.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4950 rpm
      • Average torque: 202 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1278 kg / 2818 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1863 kg / 4108 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 Kia Cerato (Forte) through generations

  • 1.6 —4 AT (143 Nm)
  • 2.0 —4 AT (186 Nm)
  • 2.0 CRDi —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 1.5 CRDi —5 MT (235 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6 4 AT—12.4 s to 60 mph (13 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 4 AT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CRDi 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 CRDi 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 4 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 2.0 4 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 CRDi 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.5 CRDi 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    2.0 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 CRDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.5 CRDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 CRDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 CRDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Kia Cerato (Forte) transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4950 rpm
      • Average torque: 202 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1243 kg / 2741 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1783 kg / 3932 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2004 Kia Cerato (Forte) through generations

  • 1.6 —5 MT (143 Nm)
  • 2.0 —5 MT (186 Nm)
  • 2.0 CRDi —5 MT (245 Nm)
  • 1.5 CRDi —5 MT (235 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.6 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CRDi 5 MT—10.9 s to 60 mph (11.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.5 CRDi 5 MT—11.9 s to 60 mph (12.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.6 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 2.0 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 CRDi 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.5 CRDi 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.6 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5800 rpm. 79%
    2.0 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 CRDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.5 CRDi Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 CRDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 CRDi
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%