Kia RIO 2003 vs Hyundai Elantra 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 23 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 27 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.8 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 Hyundai Elantra, 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 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Elantra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 28 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 449 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1277 litres | 1222 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Hyundai Elantra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 55 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.6 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`508 kg | 1`740 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`000 kg | 1`253 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 508 kg | 487 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai Elantra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Hyundai Elantra, so Hyundai Elantra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 3600 | |
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