Opel Corsa 2000 vs Kia RIO 2011
| 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: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 58 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 85 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 27 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Corsa consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 3 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Agila | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | |
| 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: | 3.82 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 55 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | no data | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 240 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.6 metres less than that of the Kia RIO, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`405 | 1`560 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4000 | |
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