Kia RIO 2017 vs Fiat 500 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia RIO) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Fiat 500) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 5 HP less power than Fiat 500, but torque is 113 NM more than Fiat 500. Despite less power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.66 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 8 cm shorter than the Fiat 500, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 343 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | no data | |
| Kia RIO has 18 litres less trunk space than the Fiat 500. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.9 metres less than that of the Fiat 500, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia RIO scores higher in safety tests, but Fiat 500 is better rated in child safety tests. The Fiat 500 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat 500 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 9600 | |
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