Mazda 2 2015 vs Kia RIO 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 16.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 30 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.4 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 | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
950 litres | 923 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: | 1`575 kg | 1`640 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`040 kg | 1`125 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 515 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 9000 | 10 800 | |
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