Kia RIO 2009 vs Opel Corsa 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia RIO) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Corsa) 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 | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 22 HP more power than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO and Opel Corsa are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
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