Kia RIO 2000 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Kia RIO and Mazda 323 have the same engine power, but Kia RIO torque is 7 NM more than Mazda 323. Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 640 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 | 18 years | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| Kia RIO is 18 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 261 litres | 304 litres | |
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Mazda 323 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 43 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 323. This could mean that the Kia RIO uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`409 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 323, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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