Kia RIO 2000 vs Mazda 121 1996

 
Kia RIO
2000 - 2003
Mazda 121
1996 - 2002
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 75 HP60 HP
Torque: 115 NM103 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.3 seconds15.9 seconds
Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive.
Kia RIO engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 121, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mazda 121. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.37.0
Kia RIO consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 121, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres42 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 610 km in combined cycle600 km in combined cycle
730 km on highway720 km on highway
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 300'000 km350'000 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 121 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years18 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on Mazda Demio
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 121 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.22 m3.83 m
Width: 1.68 m1.63 m
Height: 1.44 m1.32 m
Kia RIO is larger.
Kia RIO is 39 cm longer than the Mazda 121, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 12 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 449 litres250 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1277 litresno data
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity.
Kia RIO has 199 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 121.
Turning diameter: 9.5 meters9.9 meters
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 121, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4711`460
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

below average
Average price (€): no data600
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
Mazda 121 has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
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