Kia RIO 2017 vs BMW 2 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 123 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 69 NM less than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.4 | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 BMW 2 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | |
| 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 BMW 2 series 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: | 4.40 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller, but higher. Kia RIO is 13 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 430 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 50 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. The BMW 2 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`610 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 2 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 2 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 800 | |
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