Kia RIO 2017 vs Ford Focus 2018
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 50 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 108 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai i20 | Used also on Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia RIO 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Kia RIO is 2 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1354 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 105 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.8 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Focus scores higher in safety tests. The Ford Focus scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 14 200 | |
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