Kia RIO 2011 vs Hyundai Elantra 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 123 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 1 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, but torque is 2 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 53 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 | 19 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 14 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 460 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia RIO has 40 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai Elantra may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1200 | |
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