Hyundai Accent 2005 vs Kia RIO 2009
| 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: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai Accent) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia RIO) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai Accent is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Accent engine produces 13 HP more power than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Accent is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Accent consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Hyundai Accent over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Accent consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Accent 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: | 4.05 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Hyundai Accent is 20 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
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