Kia RIO 2017 vs Mazda 2 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 45 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 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`620 | 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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