Kia RIO 2020 vs Opel Corsa 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: | 100 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 30 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 58 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including 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. Opel Corsa 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. | |||
| Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO and Opel Corsa are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 309 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1103 litres | 1042 litres | |
| Kia RIO has 16 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 61 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 14 800 | |
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