Opel Corsa 2010 vs Kia RIO 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Corsa) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Kia RIO) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 22 HP less power than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa and Kia RIO are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 285 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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