Seat Ibiza 2008 vs Kia RIO 2011

 
Seat Ibiza
2008 - 2012
Kia RIO
2011 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol

Performance

Power: 85 HP109 HP
Torque: 132 NM137 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.2 seconds11.5 seconds
Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving.
Seat Ibiza engine produces 24 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Seat Ibiza reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.25.1
Real fuel consumption: 7.0 l/100km7.2 l/100km
By specification Seat Ibiza consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Ibiza consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres43 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 720 km in combined cycle840 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway1000 km on highway
640 km with real consumption590 km with real consumption
Kia RIO 2011 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues. One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ...  More about Kia RIO 2011 1.4 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 litres224 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
938 litresno data
Seat Ibiza has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Seat Ibiza 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: 10.5 meters10.5 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`5011`600
Safety:
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 (€): 34004000
Pros and Cons: Seat Ibiza has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Kia RIO has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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