Kia RIO 2000 vs Opel Corsa 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Kia RIO and Opel Corsa have the same engine power, but Kia RIO torque is 5 NM more than Opel Corsa. Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
|
The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa 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 | 370'000 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 Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Agila | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
|
Kia RIO is larger. Kia RIO is 40 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 449 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1277 litres | 1060 litres | |
|
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 189 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 217 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 Opel Corsa, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`471 | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia RIO, so Opel Corsa quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia RIO has
|
Opel Corsa has
| |