Kia RIO 2017 vs Mazda 2 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
|
Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 16 NM less than Mazda 2. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.8 | |
|
The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
|
Kia RIO is larger. Kia RIO is 18 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 950 litres | |
|
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Kia RIO can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`535 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 2 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 2 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 10 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia RIO has
|
Mazda 2 has
| |