Mazda 323 2001 vs Kia RIO 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 33 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.3 | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 540 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 320'000 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 Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Premacy, Mazda MPV | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 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: | 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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1000 litres | no data | |
| 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`650 kg | 1`500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | no data | |
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