BMW 2 series 2019 vs Kia RIO 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 123 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 55 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 129 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 280'000 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 BMW 2 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 2 series 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. | |||
| Kia RIO 2017 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger, but lower. BMW 2 series is 13 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 480 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 2 series has 50 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. This could mean that the BMW 2 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 1.2 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`060 | 1`610 | |
| 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 (€): | 29 600 | no data | |
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