Kia RIO 2007 vs Ford Fiesta 2002
| 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 | 14.9 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 42 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia Cerato, Hyundai Matrix | Used also on Ford Fusion | |
| 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 | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia RIO is 7 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 947 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 14 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. This could mean that the Kia RIO uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fiesta, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1000 | |
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