Kia RIO 2015 vs Mazda 2 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 9 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 14 NM less than Mazda 2. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
923 litres | 950 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 8 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The Mazda 2 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 27 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Kia RIO can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 10 200 | |
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