Kia RIO 2009 vs Mazda 2 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 22 HP more power than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 3.99 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 7 cm longer than the Mazda 2, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 787 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
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