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: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 96 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 8 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 710 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: | 320'000 km | 420'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used 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 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: | 326 litres | 304 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 22 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. | |||
| 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`435 | 1`585 | |
| 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 10 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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