Kia RIO 2011 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 20 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 3.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`690 | 1`555 | |
| 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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