Kia RIO 2003 vs Mazda 323 2001

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Kia RIO
2003 - 2005
Mazda 323
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.3 - 1.5 (petrol)1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 82 - 97 HP75 - 130 HP
Torque: 116 - 132 NM108 - 230 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 - 14.3 seconds9.7 - 15.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.7 - 8.35.8 - 9.2
Kia RIO petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 323.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.24 m4.25 m
Width: 1.68 m1.70 m
Height: 1.42 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 449 litres355 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1277 litres1000 litres
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 94 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. The Mazda 323 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 277 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.5 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 323, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`503~ 1`624
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): no data600
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
Mazda 323 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • fewer faults
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