Honda Civic 2001 vs Kia RIO 2000

 
Honda Civic
2001 - 2003
Kia RIO
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.3 Petrol

Performance

Power: 110 HP75 HP
Torque: 152 NM115 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds14.3 seconds
Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive.
Honda Civic engine produces 35 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.77.3
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km8.5 l/100km
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle610 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway730 km on highway
690 km with real consumption520 km with real consumption
Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.28 m4.22 m
Width: 1.70 m1.68 m
Height: 1.50 m1.44 m
Honda Civic is larger.
Honda Civic is 6 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 2 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 370 litres449 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1050 litres1277 litres
Kia RIO has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Honda Civic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 227 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters9.5 meters
The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 1.1 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: 1`630 kg1`471 kg
Net weight:1`145 kg997 kg
Load capacity:485 kg474 kg
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

below average
Honda Civic has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably slightly better
Average price (€): 10001200
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Kia RIO has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
Share these results to social networks or e-mail
Contact us: info@auto-abc.lv