Mazda 626 1999 vs Kia RIO 2000

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Mazda 626
1999 - 2002
Kia RIO
2000 - 2003
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.8 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)1.3 - 1.5 (petrol)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda 626 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 100 - 136 HP75 - 108 HP
Torque: 152 - 230 NM115 - 140 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 - 12.5 seconds11.6 - 14.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 8.97.2 - 8.7
Mazda 626 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia RIO.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.59 m4.22 m
Width: 1.71 m1.68 m
Height: 1.43 m1.44 m
Mazda 626 is larger, but slightly lower.
Mazda 626 is 37 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 502 litres499 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1277 litres
Mazda 626 has 3 litres more trunk space than the Kia RIO.
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters9.5 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Mazda 626 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`671~ 1`468
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 800no data
Pros and Cons: Mazda 626 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • fewer faults
Kia RIO has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
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