Hyundai i10 2008 vs Kia RIO 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 98 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i10 engine produces 20 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i10 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai i10 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai i10 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai i10 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 490 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia RIO engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Kia Picanto | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia RIO might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia RIO engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.57 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai i10 is smaller, but higher. Hyundai i10 is 81 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i10 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
910 litres | no data | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Hyundai i10 has 275 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i10 is 1 metres less than that of the Kia RIO, which means Hyundai i10 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`560 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i10 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 4000 | |
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