Kia RIO 2020 vs Peugeot 301 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 301 is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 15 HP less power than Peugeot 301, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Peugeot 301. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.6 | |
| Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 301, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 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 | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C4, Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 408 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 301 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 5 cm shorter than the Peugeot 301, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 506 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Peugeot 301 has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 26 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 301. | |||
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| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`585 | |
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