Kia RIO 2007 vs Mazda Demio 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 63 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 103 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 34 HP more power than Mazda Demio, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Mazda Demio. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda Demio is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent | Used also on Mazda 121 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but lower. Kia RIO is 17 cm longer than the Mazda Demio, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1298 litres | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Demio. This could mean that the Kia RIO uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda Demio, which means Kia RIO can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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