Kia RIO 2007 vs Seat Ibiza 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 33 HP more power than Seat Ibiza, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Seat Ibiza. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Seat Ibiza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Ibiza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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 | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Ibiza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Seat Ibiza has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Seat Ibiza, so Seat Ibiza quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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