Kia RIO 2005 vs Mazda Demio 2000
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 112 HP | 75 HP | |
Torque: | 146 NM | 116 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 37 HP more power than Mazda Demio, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda Demio. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.3 | |
The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
830 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia Cerato | Used also on Mazda 323 | |
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 | 3.82 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
Kia RIO is larger, but lower. Kia RIO is 17 cm longer than the Mazda Demio, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 7 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 272 litres | 330 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1107 litres | 1298 litres | |
Mazda Demio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 58 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Demio. This could mean that the Kia RIO uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 191 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda Demio, which means Kia RIO can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`500 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | high | |
Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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