Kia RIO 2003 vs Hyundai i30 2012
| 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 | 1.6 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 | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai i30 is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 38 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 32 NM less than Hyundai i30. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Hyundai i30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 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. | |||
| Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i30 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 6 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 378 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1316 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 52 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Hyundai i30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 235 percent more cases than Hyundai i30, so Hyundai i30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4800 | |
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