Kia RIO 2000 vs Renault Megane 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 75 HP | 95 HP | |
Torque: | 115 NM | 127 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
730 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
520 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.22 m | 4.16 m | |
Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 6 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 449 litres | 348 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1277 litres | 1210 litres | |
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 101 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 67 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`471 | 1`595 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | below average | low | |
Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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