Kia RIO 2003 vs Peugeot 206 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 22 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 280'000 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: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 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: | 4.24 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but slightly lower. Kia RIO is 42 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1130 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.4 metres less than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Peugeot 206 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia RIO, so Peugeot 206 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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