Volkswagen Beetle 1998 vs Kia RIO 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 18 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | 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: | 4.08 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle is 9 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 209 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
525 litres | no data | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 61 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 1.1 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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