Kia RIO 2007 vs Hyundai Elantra 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 8 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Elantra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller, but higher. Kia RIO is 53 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1222 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 145 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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