Kia RIO 2011 vs Hyundai Elantra 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 37 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 53 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 280'000 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: | 16 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.37 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 14 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 460 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 40 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai Elantra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.8 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1200 | |
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