Kia RIO 2015 vs Mazda 3 2006

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Kia RIO
2015 - 2017
Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.4 - 1.6 (petrol)1.3 - 2.3 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 107 - 123 HP84 - 260 HP
Torque: 135 - 155 NM122 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 - 13.5 seconds6.1 - 14.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 6.44.7 - 9.7
Kia RIO petrol engines consumes on average 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.37 m4.49 m
Width: 1.70 m1.76 m
Height: 1.47 m1.47 m
Kia RIO is smaller.
Kia RIO is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 500 litres413 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1285 litres
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 87 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: no data10.9 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`565~ 1`796
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): 72002400
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
Mazda 3 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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