Kia RIO 2000 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia RIO) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 323) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 25 HP less power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Mazda 323. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda Premacy | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 323 2001 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 449 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1277 litres | 1000 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 1`471 kg | 1`650 kg | |
| Net weight: | 997 kg | 1`195 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 474 kg | 455 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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