Kia RIO 2003 vs Suzuki Liana 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 97 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Liana is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 9 HP less power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Suzuki Liana. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.9 | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Liana gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Liana might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia RIO engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2004 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.54 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 11 cm shorter than the Suzuki Liana, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.5 metres less than that of the Suzuki Liana, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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