Kia RIO 2017 vs Honda Jazz 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 123 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Honda Jazz is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 18 HP less power than Honda Jazz, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Honda Jazz. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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: | 17 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia RIO engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.55 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but lower. Kia RIO is 7 cm longer than the Honda Jazz, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1314 litres | |
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Honda Jazz has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 29 litres less trunk space than the Honda Jazz. This could mean that the Kia RIO uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Jazz (by 334 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Jazz, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Jazz scores higher in safety tests. The Honda Jazz scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 9600 | |
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