Kia RIO 2011 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 5 HP more power than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Kia RIO is 10 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 295 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 71 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. 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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`495 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia RIO scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | 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 Ford Fiesta, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4600 | |
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