Kia RIO 2007 vs Peugeot 207 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 42 HP more power than Peugeot 207, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Peugeot 207. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 207 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 207, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 30 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 Peugeot 207. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 207 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia Cerato, Hyundai Matrix | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia RIO might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.99 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 207, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 923 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.6 metres less than that of the Peugeot 207, 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 | low | |
| Peugeot 207 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia RIO, so Peugeot 207 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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