Kia RIO 2017 vs Suzuki Swift 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 6 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, but torque is 2 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 37 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 115 mm (4.5 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | |
| 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 | 3.84 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 23 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 947 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 60 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 33 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.6 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Kia RIO can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`365 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 800 | 14 200 | |
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