Kia RIO 2017 vs Suzuki Swift 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 9 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift, 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 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Kona | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki SX4 | |
| 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 | 1.48 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but slightly lower. Kia RIO is 23 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 3 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`620 | 1`380 | |
| 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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