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: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 108 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Kia RIO engine produces 21 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.0 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 4.22 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.53 m | |
| Kia RIO is 47 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1086 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 | 1`480 | |
| 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 | 2200 | |
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