Kia RIO 2007 vs Kia RIO 2009
| 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: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia RIO 2007) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia RIO 2009) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Kia RIO 2007 is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO 2007 engine produces 13 HP more power than Kia RIO 2009. Thanks to more power Kia RIO 2007 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO 2007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO 2007 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO 2009, which means that by driving the Kia RIO 2007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO 2007 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia RIO 2007 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Kia RIO 2007 is 25 cm shorter than the Kia RIO 2009, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | no data | |
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