Mazda Demio 1997 vs Kia RIO 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 63 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Demio engine produces 34 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Mazda Demio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda Demio is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda Demio consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Demio could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda Demio consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 121 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda Demio is smaller, but higher. Mazda Demio is 17 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Demio is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1298 litres | no data | |
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Mazda Demio has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda Demio has 60 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: | 9.2 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Demio is 0.6 metres less than that of the Kia RIO, which means Mazda Demio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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