Kia RIO 2017 vs Seat Ibiza 2009
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 123 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 18 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, but torque is 2 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.2 | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Kia RIO 2017 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger. Kia RIO is 35 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 938 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 188 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.3 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`610 kg | 1`571 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Ibiza has serious deffects in 370 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2800 | |
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