Kia RIO 2007 vs Fiat Grande Punto 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 20 HP more power than Fiat Grande Punto, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Fiat Grande Punto. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Grande Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Grande Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Grande Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia Cerato, Hyundai Matrix | Used also on Fiat Doblo | |
| 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 | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 4 cm shorter than the Fiat Grande Punto, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 275 litres | |
| Kia RIO has 5 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Grande Punto. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.7 metres less than that of the Fiat Grande Punto, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Fiat Grande Punto has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia RIO, so Fiat Grande Punto quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4000 | |
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