Kia RIO 2015 vs Mazda 2 2015
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 107 HP | 90 HP | |
Torque: | 135 NM | 148 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 17 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 13 NM less than Mazda 2. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 43 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
870 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
580 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.12 m | 4.06 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 2, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 280 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
923 litres | 950 litres | |
Kia RIO has 8 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 27 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Kia RIO can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`505 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | high | |
Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 10 600 | 9600 | |
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