Kia RIO 2020 vs Toyota Yaris 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 27 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris, 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 Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Toyota Yaris engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i20 | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2017 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but lower. Kia RIO is 12 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 347 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1103 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 22 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Kia RIO uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Kia RIO can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 14 600 | |
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