Kia RIO 2005 vs Opel Corsa 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 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 | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 17 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 1 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 | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 670 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia RIO might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 is 1 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 litres | |
| Kia RIO has 15 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`555 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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