Peugeot 301 2017 vs Kia RIO 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 115 HP | 123 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Peugeot 301 engine produces 8 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Kia RIO. Despite less power, Peugeot 301 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia RIO can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia RIO version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C4, Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 408 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia RIO might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 301 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. | |||
| Kia RIO 2020 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 301 is 5 cm longer than the Kia RIO, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Peugeot 301 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 301 has 26 litres more trunk space than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`610 | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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