2026 Kia Cerato EX 1.6L 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 69,300Dongfeng Shine: AED 68,500Dongfeng Shine is AED 800 cheaper (1%).
- 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: Dongfeng Shine is AED 800 cheaper (1%). 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 1.6L
AED 69,300*
Dongfeng
Shine E3
AED 68,500*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
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-
-
-
-
4.0
1500
194
300
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
4.0
Displacement (cc)
-
1500
Power (hp)
-
194
Peak Torque (Nm)
-
300
Fuel Type
-
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
-
-
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
-
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
-
50.0
20.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
50.0
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
20.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
-
-
11.5
200
0 to 100 (s)
-
11.5
Top Speed (km/h)
-
200
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
4
4640
1800
1450
2700
-
205/55 R16
205/55 R16
502
-
4
4670
1812
1490
2680
1253
205/50 R17
205/50 R17
454.0
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4640
4670
Width (mm)
1800
1812
Height (mm)
1450
1490
Wheelbase (mm)
2700
2680
Weight (kg)
-
1253
Front Tyres
205/55 R16
205/50 R17
Rear Tyres
205/55 R16
205/50 R17
Cargo Space (L)
502
454.0
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side 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
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist