Kia RIO 2003 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
|
Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
|
The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 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 Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 380'000 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 Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 18 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 449 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1277 litres | 1000 litres | |
|
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 94 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. The Mazda 323 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 277 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 323, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`508 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia RIO has
|
Mazda 323 has
| |