Kia RIO 2003 vs Toyota Yaris 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 | 1.3 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 | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Kia RIO engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.8 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 540 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 26 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2005 1.3 engine: Engines with higher mileage tend to lose oil both through combustion and leaks, with consumption becoming noticeable past 150,000 km. Around the same time, the timing chain may stretch as the hydraulic ... More about Toyota Yaris 2005 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.53 m | |
| Kia RIO is 49 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 275 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 51 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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