Mazda 2 2015 vs Kia RIO 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 15 HP more power than Kia RIO, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 is 1 cm longer than the Kia RIO, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 923 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 2 has 8 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. This could mean that the Mazda 2 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 27 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Kia RIO, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 10 600 | |
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