Kia RIO 2007 vs Hyundai Accent 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 13 HP more power than Hyundai Accent, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Hyundai Accent. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Accent, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Accent. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia Cerato, Hyundai Matrix | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Kia RIO | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Kia RIO is 29 cm shorter than the Hyundai Accent, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 390 litres | |
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Hyundai Accent has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 120 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Accent. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai Accent. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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