Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Kia RIO 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 4 HP less power than Kia RIO, but torque is 13 NM more than Kia RIO. Despite less power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford B-Max | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 3.95 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Ford Fiesta is 10 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Fiesta is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 224 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Fiesta has 71 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: | 10.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.3 metres less than that of the Kia RIO. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia RIO scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fiesta, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4000 | |
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