Kia RIO 2011 vs Hyundai i20 2014

 
Kia RIO
2011 - 2015
Hyundai i20
2014 - 2018
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.2 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 85 HP100 HP
Torque: 121 NM134 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.1 seconds11.6 seconds
Hyundai i20 is a more dynamic driving.
Kia RIO engine produces 15 HP less power than Hyundai i20, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Hyundai i20. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.8no data
Fuel tank capacity: 43 litres50 litres
650 km with real consumption800 km with real consumption

Engines

Engine production duration: 16 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Kia RIO
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.05 m4.04 m
Width: 1.72 m1.73 m
Height: 1.46 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai i20, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 224 litres326 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1042 litres
Hyundai i20 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 102 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i20. 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 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai i20.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5601`600
Safety:
Kia RIO is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia RIO scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

low
Kia RIO has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i20 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 40006000
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • higher children safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Hyundai i20 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
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