Kia RIO 2017 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: | 122 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 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 13 NM less than Mazda 2. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but lower. Kia RIO and Mazda 2 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 950 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.8 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: | |||
| Mazda 2 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 2 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 10 200 | |
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