Kia RIO 2020 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia RIO) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 100 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 262 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia RIO consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia RIO is 20 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1103 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 55 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 17 600 | |
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