Kia RIO 2020 vs Toyota Yaris 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 31 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.3 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | |
| 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 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. | |||
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`650 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 14 600 | |
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