Kia RIO 2017 vs Suzuki Swift 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia RIO engine produces 40 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 98 NM less than Suzuki Swift. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.1 | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia RIO can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia RIO version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger. Kia RIO is 35 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia RIO is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 11 200 | |
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