Kia RIO 2017 vs Hyundai i20 2014
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.1 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 100 HP | 75 HP | |
Torque: | 132 NM | 180 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 16 seconds | |
Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 25 HP more power than Hyundai i20, but torque is 48 NM less than Hyundai i20. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 3.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
The Hyundai i20 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i20. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1560 km in combined cycle | |
900 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
720 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Hyundai i20 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai i20 | Used only for this car | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
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: | 4.24 m | 4.04 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
Kia RIO is larger. Kia RIO is 21 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 4 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 326 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1042 litres | |
Kia RIO has 1 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i20 (by 62 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`680 | |
Safety: | |||
Hyundai i20 scores higher in safety tests, butKia RIO is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai i20 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | average | average | |
Average price (€): | 12 400 | 6000 | |
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