Kia RIO 2011 vs Nissan Note 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 110 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 Nissan Note, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Nissan Note. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.53 m | |
| Kia RIO is 6 cm shorter than the Nissan Note, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1495 litres | |
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Nissan Note has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 101 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Note. | |||
| 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`560 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia RIO scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Nissan Note has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Nissan Note, so Nissan Note quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5200 | |
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