BMW 2 series 2018 vs Kia RIO 2017
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 16 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 138 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia RIO 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: | 4.35 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 5 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | no data | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 2 series has 165 litres more trunk space than the Kia RIO. The Kia RIO may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 1.5 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 2 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 2 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | no data | |
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