Kia RIO 2011 vs Hyundai i10 2008
| 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: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Kia RIO engine produces 7 HP more power than Hyundai i10, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Hyundai i10. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Used also on Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia RIO might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 3.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.55 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but lower. Kia RIO is 81 cm longer than the Hyundai i10, 11 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 910 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 275 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1 metres more than that of the Hyundai i10, which means Kia RIO can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`415 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i10 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2200 | |
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