Kia RIO 2020 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 46 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 112 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 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 | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 1 cm longer than the Peugeot 208, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1103 litres | 1106 litres | |
| Kia RIO has 60 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 208. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 3 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 19 400 | |
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