Kia RIO 2011 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 75 HP | 95 HP | |
Torque: | 170 NM | 200 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 20 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.2 | 3.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
The Ford Fiesta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 40 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
1430 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
840 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.05 m | 3.95 m | |
Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
Kia RIO is 10 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 295 litres | |
Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 71 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. 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: | 10.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`555 | |
Safety: | |||
The Kia RIO scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | average | below average | |
Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fiesta, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better. | |||
Average price (€): | 4000 | 4600 | |
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