Kia RIO 1999 vs Mazda 323 1998
| 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 | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 108 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
| Kia RIO engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mazda 323. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.4 | |
| Kia RIO consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| Kia RIO is 18 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 261 litres | 304 litres | |
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Mazda 323 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 43 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 323. This could mean that the Kia RIO uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 323, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 323, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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