Kia RIO 2015 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 123 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 18 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.6 | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 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 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2006 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 87 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`565 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 375 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 2600 | |
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