Brand	Kia Malaysia	Toyota Malaysia
Off Road Price*	RM 86,591	RM 120,000
Variant	Cerato 1.6L KX	Corolla (2016-2018) 1.8E
User Rating	4.12 Cerato reviews	4.27 Corolla (2016-2018) reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Cars in Malaysia
Available Color(s)		+2
Vehicle Type	Sedan Sedan Cars in Malaysia	Sedan Sedan Cars in Malaysia

	4.12/5 17 reviews	4.27/5 59 reviews
User Review Comparison	Elegant and utilitarian I was looking for a sedan that was suitable for daily commute and offered a good amount of luxury and comfort. I was really impressed with the... Read More A Adiputera Feb 18, 2022 for Kia Cerato	The everyday sedan with a real charm The latest Corolla model feels natural to drive, almost like it can anticipate what I want. Its 1.8L engine, paired perfectly with a well-behaved CVT... Read More Z zaina Dec 10, 2025 for Toyota Corolla

Things we like	Smooth exterior design Fit and finish Read More	--
Things we don't like	Dated interior cabin Read More	--

Transmission Type	Automatic	CVT
Gear Box	6-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	No

USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	No	Optional Optional
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	Optional Optional
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	Optional Optional
Touch Screen	Yes	Optional Optional

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	Halogen Halogen
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Rear Spoiler	No	Optional Optional
Sun Roof	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	No	--
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	No	Yes
Traction Control	No	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	No	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	No
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	No	No

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	--
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Seat Lumbar Support	No	No
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes

Outside Temperature Display	Yes	--
Driving Experience Control Eco	No	No

Kia Cerato vs Toyota Corolla (2016-2018) Comparison

Overview: Cerato vs Corolla (2016-2018)