Kia RIO 1999 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 108 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 5 NM less than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.8 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 27 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 261 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 675 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 152 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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