Kia RIO 2011 vs Toyota Corolla 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Kia RIO engine produces 16 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia RIO engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia RIO 2011 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Kia RIO 2011 1.2 engine Toyota Corolla 2010 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Corolla 2010 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 17 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 450 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 50 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla 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 | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4200 | |
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