Kia RIO 2015 vs Nissan Note 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 27 HP more power than Nissan Note, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Nissan Note. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Note is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Note gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 Nissan Note engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20 | Used also on Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia RIO might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia RIO 2015 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Kia RIO 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.12 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.53 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but lower. Kia RIO is 2 cm longer than the Nissan Note, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 288 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
923 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Nissan Note has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 37 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Note. This could mean that the Kia RIO uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 572 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Note. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Nissan Note has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Nissan Note, so Nissan Note quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 4800 | |
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