Kia RIO 2015 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
|
Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 8 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
|
The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Kia RIO 2015 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Kia RIO 2015 1.4 engine Toyota Corolla 2013 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Corolla 2013 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
|
Kia RIO is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia RIO is 25 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 452 litres | |
|
Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 48 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Kia RIO has
|
Toyota Corolla has
| |