Seat Ibiza 2012 vs Kia RIO 2011

 
Seat Ibiza
2012 - 2015
Kia RIO
2011 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.2 Petrol1.2 Petrol

Performance

Power: 70 HP85 HP
Torque: 112 NM121 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.9 seconds13.1 seconds
Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving.
Seat Ibiza engine produces 15 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.44.8
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km6.5 l/100km
By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Ibiza could require 90 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres43 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle890 km in combined cycle
1020 km on highway1020 km on highway
700 km with real consumption660 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Kia RIO 2011 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ...  More about Kia RIO 2011 1.2 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.03 m4.05 m
Width: 1.69 m1.72 m
Height: 1.43 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Seat Ibiza is 1 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Ibiza is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 284 litres288 litres
Seat Ibiza has 4 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO.
Turning diameter: 10.5 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): 1`5001`560
Safety:
Kia RIO is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia RIO scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
below average

below average
Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Ibiza, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 48003800
Pros and Cons:
    Kia RIO has
    • more power
    • more dynamic
    • more full fuel tank mileage
    • higher children safety
    • better safety assist technologies
    • lower price
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