Kia RIO 2000 vs Opel Astra 2004

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Kia RIO
2000 - 2003
Opel Astra
2004 - 2007
Body: HatchbackEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.3 - 1.5 (petrol)1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Opel Astra 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 HP80 - 200 HP
Torque: 115 - 140 NM125 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.6 - 14.3 seconds8.4 - 15.4 seconds
In general, Opel Astra 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): 7.2 - 8.74.8 - 9.7
Kia RIO petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra.
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 m4.52 m
Width: 1.68 m1.75 m
Height: 1.44 m1.50 m
Kia RIO is smaller.
Kia RIO is 30 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 6 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 499 litres540 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1277 litres1590 litres
Opel Astra has more luggage space.
Kia RIO has 41 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 313 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.5 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`468 kg~ 1`893 kg
Net weight:~ 1`004 kg~ 1`290 kg
Load capacity:~ 464 kg~ 603 kg
Kia RIO load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem less than Opel Astra. Therefore, Opel Astra is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
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average
Average price (€): no data1200
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Opel Astra has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
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