Kia RIO 2005 vs Peugeot 207 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 207 is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 23 HP less power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Peugeot 207. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 207 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 207 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 207, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 923 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 207, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Peugeot 207 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia RIO, so Peugeot 207 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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