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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 31 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 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 Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | 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. Hyundai Elantra 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. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai Elantra is larger, but lower. Hyundai Elantra is 53 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 2 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 |
1222 litres | 1107 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Elantra has 143 litres more trunk space than the Kia RIO. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Elantra (by 115 litres). | |||
| 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`800 | 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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