Kia RIO 2011 vs Fiat Punto 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 85 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 16 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia RIO engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Panda, Fiat 500 | |
| 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: | 4.05 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 2 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 13 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The Fiat Punto may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2800 | |
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