Kia RIO 2011 vs Hyundai Elantra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
|
Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 47 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
|
The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia RIO engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2010 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
|
Kia RIO is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia RIO is 16 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 402 litres | |
|
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 98 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai Elantra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia RIO has
|
Hyundai Elantra has
| |