Kia RIO 2003 vs Kia RIO 2005
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Kia RIO 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO 2003 and Kia RIO 2005 have the same engine power, but Kia RIO 2003 torque is 7 NM more than Kia RIO 2005. Kia RIO 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.2 | |
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The Kia RIO 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO 2003 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO 2003 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Kia RIO 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia RIO 2005 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| Kia RIO 2003 is 25 cm longer than the Kia RIO 2005, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO 2003 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 270 litres | |
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Kia RIO 2003 has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO 2003 has 56 litres more trunk space than the Kia RIO 2005. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO 2003 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Kia RIO 2005. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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