Hyundai Elantra 2003 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 132 HP | 112 HP | |
Torque: | 168 NM | 146 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 20 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Matrix | 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. | |||
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: | 4.53 m | 3.99 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
Hyundai Elantra is larger, but lower. Hyundai Elantra is 54 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 5 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 272 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1107 litres | |
Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Elantra has 143 litres more trunk space than the Kia RIO. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 9.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia RIO. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`600 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | ||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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