Kia RIO 2011 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 137 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 34 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20 | 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. | |||
| Kia RIO 2011 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Kia RIO 2011 1.4 engine 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`600 | 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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