Chevrolet Nubira 2005 vs Kia RIO 2005
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Nubira engine produces 3 HP less power than Kia RIO, but torque is 1 NM more than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Nubira reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Nubira consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Nubira could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Nubira consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Nubira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia Cerato | |
| 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. | |||
| Chevrolet Nubira 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Nubira 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chevrolet Nubira is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Nubira is 51 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Nubira is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 272 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1107 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Nubira is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Chevrolet Nubira can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`163 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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