Kia RIO 2007 vs Chevrolet Aveo 2004
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 3 HP more power than Chevrolet Aveo, but torque is 6 NM less than Chevrolet Aveo. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Aveo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Aveo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 460 km with real consumption | 420 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Kalos | |
| 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 | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 32 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Aveo, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 375 litres | |
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Chevrolet Aveo has more luggage space. Kia RIO has 105 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Aveo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.2 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Aveo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`535 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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