Kia RIO 2017 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 1 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2013 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Corolla 2013 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia RIO is 22 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 452 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 28 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Corolla scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota Corolla scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7800 | |
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