Kia RIO 2011 vs Seat Ibiza 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 15 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO and Seat Ibiza are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Seat Ibiza has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 68 litres less trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`501 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below 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 Seat Ibiza, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3400 | |
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