Kia RIO 2003 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
| Kia RIO engine produces 2 HP more power than Mazda 323, but torque is 11 NM less than Mazda 323. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.6 | |
| Kia RIO consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 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 | no data | |
| 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 | |
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