Medium-sized sedans represent the most desirable category of the family in general, and with the remarkable and growing development day after day of the Asian and Korean cars industry in particular… No, the manufacturers Hyundai and Kia specifically and their customization, these two companies have become the top of the list of car brands imported to the market, with their capabilities Competitive, young and distinctive models, provided by rich equipment and well-thought-out prices, suitable to a large extent with the living conditions and capabilities of the majority of medium-sized families.
Among the most prominent and popular Hyundai / Kia sedan models in the market are two cars that represent two sides of the same coin, the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Cerato, but in fact they share the sales of their category and struggle with each other for market leadership, where the buyer is confused between choosing the Avanti or the Cerato Forte.
Exterior design:
The cars of this class of medium sedans do not adhere to a single approach in design, as they remain oscillating between a fresh character and a conservative character, so it comes as a compromise between the two tastes.
It is also known about Hyundai or Kia that they did not follow a single philosophy or a fixed personality in the design, as is the case with most international companies, and this is what they have begun to avoid recently with the adoption of some distinctive features of each and their unification on all their models.
It remains to say that Kia is more active and moving towards change and renewal than its fellow countryman and owner Hyundai.
So is it closer to the distinction than that??
This is what the Avanti will answer with its design, which is about 3 years old from now, and the Cerato Forte, which came with a completely new face in the last period of last year, which is a year ago, and therefore we are talking about two cars, the difference between them is two full years in terms of design.
The Avanti has a harmonious design mold that resembles its bulge and consistency, and is dominated by modern lines in its wavy and oval shape. Over the past few years, it has undergone several light touches to maintain its elegance and youth, knowing that Hyundai tried to replace the previous generation with a very modern and much more beautiful alternative. We can say that she succeeded in this, but she did not succeed in presenting a distinguished personality that could withstand for many years without getting old or boring, and she did not even affect any of her sisters.
The compatriot Cerato Forte comes with a completely new character and features, to say the least, it is wonderful and very distinctive, uncomplicated and simple, and it constitutes a turning point for Kia, as it took it to another level towards going global and contributed to giving a unified personality to the company as a whole.
We can describe the design of the Cerato Forte as graceful and sporty, angry and fierce … and full of elegance and vitality … and in general for each of the cousins of beauty and charms, which makes it a right choice to buy, but we thought that the Kia was more beautiful and more successful in its external form than Hyundai, and contributed to our judgment in this comparison Among the reviews and comments received on both cars, as well as the paradigm shift that the Cerato Forte brought with it. So we think she deserves a better mark than Avanti and is a full mark away from her. Interior
and equipment:
The interior is one of the main strengths of both cars, with its practicality, spaciousness, elegance and rich and abundant equipment. However, we need to decide which one is the best and the most unique among them.
In terms of design, we see that the revolutionary thinking of the Cerato Forte on the outside has withdrawn to the interior to reflect the modernization of the exterior lines on the interior, so the dashboard has become distinctive and rich in sporty notes between here and there, but looking at the design of the Avanti cabin, despite its simplicity, it remains more elegant than that of the Cerato Forte and more harmonious among its components.
The cabins of the two cars enjoy an abundance of interior space, and the cuff is tilted more in favor of the Avanti, knowing that the two cars share the same wheelbase and width, and the Cerato is 23 mm longer than the Avanti and the second is 20 mm higher than it also, but the Avanti cabin is carefully thought out to provide this spaciousness certified On the principle of advanced cockpit.
The Cerato again outperforms the Avanti in the level and quality of basic equipment and interior finish quality, but with a small difference, as well as the luggage compartment capacity of 416 liters compared to 402 liters for the Avanti.
Overall, the two cabins are almost equal with the Avanti, because the most important thing is to evaluate the comfort and spaciousness of the interior for individuals.
Engine and gearbox:
The two cars are available in exactly the same category of engine with a capacity of 1.6 liters, which is the only one available in the local market, and it consists of four cylinders. The Avanti has 122 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and a torque of 15.5 kgm at 4,200 rpm.
The Cerato Forte engine produces 124 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and a torque of 15.9 kgm at 4,200 rpm. As for the average fuel consumption, the Avanti has about 260 km / 20 liters, while the Cerato is about 300 km / 20 liters, noting that the Avanti is lighter than the Cerato, with a difference of 109 kilograms… However, these figures, especially with regard to fuel consumption, are figures within the declared ideal conditions From the manufacturer, it is very difficult for the Cerato to achieve 300 km by consuming 20 liters of fuel.
The gearbox in the two cars is of five normal ratios, but through our experience with it, we noticed the ease, ease and response of the Elantra better than the Cerato, as well as the speed of shifting between gears, especially for the first and second gears.
On the road:
In fact, we will leave space for your interventions about your evaluation of the performance of both cars on the road and according to your experience with them in this category, but in terms of our experience of them on the road, we found them to be wonderful and very practical, and this is one of the most prominent strengths that they enjoy, and whoever owns either of them will enjoy the comfort of riding and the ideal services during Driving, they are designed to combine the elements of strength and durability, comfort and fun on the road.
The two cars offer the required comparison and more, and they are characterized by stability on corners and do not feel the pain of bumps, and they also have a level of adequate isolation of the cabin from external sounds and disturbances. Known for its nerve-wracking, the two cars offer the same level of performance and have good braking systems that are very responsive.
While maneuvering on the road, the Avanti proves to be more efficient than the Cerato, although the latter’s engine is more powerful, but here the weight difference between them plays an important role, especially when accelerating, but always let’s say that they are very close to each other!
Final verdict:
It is very difficult to differentiate between the two cars in terms of content and to determine which of them is more worthy and successful. They are actually one car and from one manufacturer, but in two different forms, and we tend to declare a tie between them.
After looking closely at the two cars, the Elantra is generally better than the Cerato in terms of flexibility and performance, but the Cerato is better in looks and accessories, as it boasts of its higher level of quality and modernity, as well as in terms of its revolutionary design, which gets a great deal of admiration.If we expand on the details and dig deeper into the numbers, we will be more convinced of the Cerato, which is within a short period and thanks to its distinction that is comparable to the excellence of European or Japanese cars at the very least, and at a very competitive price, based on the prestigious position reached by the Korean car industry today and the fragrant reputation of Kia in our market, It was able to achieve record sales and spread very quickly.
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