Kia RIO 2017 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 30 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 98 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 210 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia RIO engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.43 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger. Kia RIO is 19 cm longer than the Peugeot 208, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1106 litres | |
| Kia RIO has 60 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 208. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 126 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 16 600 | |
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