Kia RIO 2009 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia RIO) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Fusion) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 29 HP more power than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fusion is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fusion gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.53 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Fusion, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1175 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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