Kia RIO 2009 vs Mazda 2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 6 HP less power than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Kia RIO is 9 cm longer than the Mazda 2, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 250 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
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