Kia RIO 2000 vs Renault Megane 2000

 
Kia RIO
2000 - 2003
Renault Megane
2000 - 2002
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 75 HP95 HP
Torque: 115 NM127 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.3 seconds11.8 seconds
Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving.
Kia RIO engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.36.6
Real fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100km7.0 l/100km
The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 105 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 610 km in combined cycle900 km in combined cycle
730 km on highway1150 km on highway
520 km with real consumption850 km with real consumption
Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 6 years13 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Renault Modus
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.22 m4.16 m
Width: 1.68 m1.70 m
Height: 1.44 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 6 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 449 litres348 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1277 litres1210 litres
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity.
Kia RIO has 101 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 67 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.5 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.2 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4711`595
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
below average

low
Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): no data1000
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
Renault Megane has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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