Kia RIO 2003 vs Hyundai Elantra 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.3 - 1.5 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Hyundai Elantra is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 - 97 HP | 105 - 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 - 132 NM | 143 - 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 - 14.3 seconds | 9 - 13 seconds | |
| In general, Hyundai Elantra are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia RIO. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 - 8.3 | 6.4 - 8.8 | |
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Kia RIO petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Hyundai Elantra. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 28 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 449 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1277 litres | 1222 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Hyundai Elantra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 55 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.6 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`503 kg | ~ 1`790 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`000 kg | ~ 1`337 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 503 kg | ~ 453 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3600 | |
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