Kia RIO 2000 vs Mazda 121 1996
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.3 - 1.5 (petrol) | 1.2 - 1.8 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda 121 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 108 HP | 50 - 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 - 140 NM | 97 - 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 - 14.3 seconds | 12.7 - 19 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 8.7 | 6.1 - 7.1 | |
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Kia RIO petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 121. 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: | 4.22 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.32 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger. Kia RIO is 39 cm longer than the Mazda 121, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 499 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 249 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 121. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 121, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`468 | ~ 1`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 600 | |
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