Kia RIO 2017 vs Opel Corsa 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 30 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 4 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1120 litres | |
| Kia RIO has 40 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Corsa scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Corsa scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 7000 | |
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