2025 Kia Cerato EX vs 2025 Dongfeng Shine E3
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Cerato vs Dongfeng Shine, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Cerato: AED 67,320Dongfeng Shine: AED 68,500Kia Cerato is AED 1,180 cheaper (2%).
- PowerKia Cerato: 150 hpDongfeng Shine: 194 hpDongfeng Shine makes 44 hp more.
- TorqueKia Cerato: 192 NmDongfeng Shine: 300 NmDongfeng Shine makes 108 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Cerato: 14.9 km/LDongfeng Shine: 20.5 km/LDongfeng Shine goes 5.6 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Cerato: 4640 mmDongfeng Shine: 4670 mmDongfeng Shine is 30 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Cerato: 5 SeaterDongfeng Shine: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceKia Cerato: 502 LDongfeng Shine: 454 LKia Cerato carries 48 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Cerato or Dongfeng Shine?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Cerato is AED 1,180 cheaper (2%). Dongfeng Shine makes 44 hp more. Dongfeng Shine goes 5.6 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Kia
Cerato EX
AED 67,320*
Dongfeng
Shine E3
AED 68,500*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
150
192
Petrol
4
1500
194
300
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2000
1500
Power (hp)
150
194
Peak Torque (Nm)
192
300
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
Gearbox
Gears
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
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6
6-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
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6
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
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-
Gears
6
6
No. of Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
53
14.9
50
20.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
53
50
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
14.9
20.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
0-200 km/h (s)
11
190
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11.5
200
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0 to 100 (s)
11
11.5
Top Speed (km/h)
190
200
0-200 km/h (s)
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Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
Electric Range (km)
Consumption (kWh/100km)
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Motor Type
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No. of Motors
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Battery Capacity (kWh)
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Charging Time
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Battery Warranty
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Range (km)
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Electric Range (km)
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Consumption (kWh/100km)
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Wheels
Headlights
Suspension
Cargo Space (L)
Cargo, Seats Down (L)
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wading Depth (mm)
Towing Capacity (kg)
Payload (kg)
Low-Range Transfer
Differential Lock
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4
4640
1800
1450
2700
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502
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4
4670
1812
1490
2680
1253
17" Wheel
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454
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Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4640
4670
Width (mm)
1800
1812
Height (mm)
1450
1490
Wheelbase (mm)
2700
2680
Weight (kg)
-
1253
Wheels
-
17" Wheel
Headlights
-
-
Suspension
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
502
454
Cargo, Seats Down (L)
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-
Ground Clearance (mm)
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Wading Depth (mm)
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Towing Capacity (kg)
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Payload (kg)
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Low-Range Transfer
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-
Differential Lock
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Interior
Upholstery
Audio System
Screen Size
Sunroof
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Heated Seats
Massage Seats
Wireless Charging
Head-Up Display
Ambient Lighting
Power Tailgate
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
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5 Seater
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5 Seater
Upholstery
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Audio System
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Screen Size
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Sunroof
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Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Heated Seats
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Massage Seats
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Wireless Charging
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Head-Up Display
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Ambient Lighting
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Power Tailgate
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Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Airbags
Safety Rating
Rating Scheme & Year
Airbag Types
Front Airbags
Side Airbags
Rear Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
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Disc
Disc
4
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Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Airbags
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4
Safety Rating
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Rating Scheme & Year
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Airbag Types
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Front Airbags
Side Airbags
Rear Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.