Mazda 323 2001 vs Kia RIO 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 323) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia RIO) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 3 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 98 NM more than Kia RIO. Despite the higher power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 380'000 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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda Premacy | 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. | |||
| Mazda 323 2001 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
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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