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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 8 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.8 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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: | no data | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1222 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`500 kg | 1`740 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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