Kia RIO 2011 vs Hyundai i10 2008
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 29 HP more power than Hyundai i10, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Hyundai i10. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i10 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 135 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 Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 390'000 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 Hyundai i10 engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 | Used also on Hyundai i20 | |
| 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 Hyundai i10 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 2011 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 2011 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 3.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.55 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but lower. Kia RIO is 81 cm longer than the Hyundai i10, 11 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 910 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 275 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 1 metres more than that of the Hyundai i10, which means Kia RIO can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`415 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i10 has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2200 | |
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