Kia RIO 2003 vs Kia RIO 2007
| 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 | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Kia RIO 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO 2003 and Kia RIO 2007 have the same engine power, but Kia RIO 2003 torque is 7 NM more than Kia RIO 2007. Kia RIO 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO 2003 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO 2007, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO 2003 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia RIO 2007 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 2007 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 2007, 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 2007. | |||
| 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 2007. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia RIO 2007 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO 2003 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Kia RIO 2007, so Kia RIO 2007 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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