Kia RIO 2011 vs Peugeot 206 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 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 | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 94 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 16.1 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 25 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 260'000 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 | 12 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 Citroen C3, Citroen C2 | |
| 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 | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger. Kia RIO is 17 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 992 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 43 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`384 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2400 | |
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