Peugeot 208 2019 vs Kia RIO 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 208 engine produces 46 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 208 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Peugeot 208 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 208 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Used also on Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 208 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. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 208 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 is 1 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 208 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1106 litres | 1103 litres | |
| Peugeot 208 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 208 (by 3 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 16 000 | |
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