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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 123 HP | 78 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 45 HP more power than Hyundai i10, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Hyundai i10. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.9 | |
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The Hyundai i10 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent | 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 1.6 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. | |||
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: | no data | 9.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`325 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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