Kia RIO 2005 vs Seat Ibiza 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Seat Ibiza is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 3 HP less power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Seat Ibiza. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 4 cm longer than the Seat Ibiza, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Kia RIO has 5 litres more trunk space than the Seat Ibiza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.8 metres less than that of the Seat Ibiza, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`568 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Seat Ibiza has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia RIO, so Seat Ibiza quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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