Kia RIO 2011 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 85 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Fusion, but torque is 3 NM less than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 Kia RIO engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.53 m | |
| Kia RIO is 3 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 113 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. 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 | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fusion has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3000 | |
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