Mazda 323 2001 vs Kia RIO 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.3 - 1.5 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda 323 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 130 HP | 82 - 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 - 230 NM | 116 - 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 - 15.3 seconds | 11.6 - 14.3 seconds | |
| In general, Mazda 323 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Kia RIO. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 - 9.2 | 6.7 - 8.3 | |
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Mazda 323 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia RIO. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 323 is 1 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 449 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1000 litres | 1277 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mazda 323 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 Kia RIO (by 277 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Mazda 323 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`624 kg | ~ 1`503 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`141 kg | ~ 1`000 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 483 kg | ~ 503 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | no data | |
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