Ford Fiesta 2012 vs Kia RIO 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 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 | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is more dynamic to drive. Ford Fiesta engine produces 20 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Fiesta consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Fiesta could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 390'000 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 | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford B-Max | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Picanto, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Kia RIO 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Fiesta is 5 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 500 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Ford Fiesta has 45 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 0.4 metres less than that of the Kia RIO, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`125 | 1`560 | |
| 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 (€): | 5200 | 4000 | |
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