Hyundai Elantra 2019 vs Kia RIO 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 149 HP | 123 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 26 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.0 | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Elantra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Kona | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Elantra 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. | |||
| Kia RIO 2020 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai Elantra is larger, but slightly lower. Hyundai Elantra is 22 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 6 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 480 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Elantra has 22 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. This could mean that the Hyundai Elantra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`580 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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