Kia RIO 2020 vs Toyota Yaris 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 9 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| 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. | |||
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 13 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, if possible |
1103 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 1`680 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`155 kg | 1`090 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 410 kg | |
| Kia RIO load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 22 procentiem more than Toyota Yaris. Therefore, Kia RIO is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 15 000 | |
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