Kia RIO 2003 vs Rover 45 1999
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engines: | 1.3 - 1.5 (petrol) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Rover 45 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 | 100 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 - 132 NM | 123 - 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 - 14.3 seconds | 9.3 - 11.2 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 - 8.3 | 5.4 - 9.4 | |
|
Kia RIO petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Rover 45. 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 | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
|
Kia RIO is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia RIO is 12 cm shorter than the Rover 45, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 449 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1277 litres | 717 litres | |
|
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 69 litres more trunk space than the Rover 45. The Rover 45 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 560 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.9 metres less than that of the Rover 45, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`503 | ~ 1`681 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia RIO has
|
Rover 45 has
| |