Mazda 2 2010 vs Kia RIO 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 119 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 10 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 840 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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 Kia RIO engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | |
| 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 Kia RIO 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 2 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 2 is 13 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 224 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 2 has 26 litres more trunk space than the Kia RIO. The Kia RIO may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.7 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`455 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia RIO is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia RIO scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4000 | |
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