Kia RIO 2015 vs Toyota Yaris 2011
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 8 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris, 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 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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 | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but slightly lower. Kia RIO is 49 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 286 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 214 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5000 | |
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