Kia RIO 2020 vs BMW 1 series 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 11 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.5 | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 153 mm (6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of BMW 1 series 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 BMW 1 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2019 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia RIO is 25 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1103 litres | 1200 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.2 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`680 kg | 1`870 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`155 kg | 1`340 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 530 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 19 200 | |
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