Kia RIO 2003 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Kia RIO engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Mazda 323. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 420'000 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 | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.24 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: | no data | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1000 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`500 | 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 | 800 | |
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