Kia RIO 2011 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 2 2010 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but slightly lower. Kia RIO is 13 cm longer than the Mazda 2, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 250 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 26 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. 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 | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.7 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`560 | 1`455 | |
| 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 | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4400 | |
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