Kia RIO 2017 vs Suzuki Swift 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia RIO engine produces 50 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, but torque is 10 NM more than Suzuki Swift. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 37 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia RIO can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia RIO version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but lower. Kia RIO is 18 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 266 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | no data | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 59 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia RIO is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 11 200 | |
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