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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 108 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.5 | |
| Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 870 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 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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