Kia RIO 2020 vs Peugeot 208 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 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: | 120 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 10 HP less power than Peugeot 208, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Peugeot 208. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 208 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 208. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Peugeot 208 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
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 2 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, if possible |
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: | 1`680 kg | 1`630 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 13 000 | |
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