Opel Corsa 2000 vs Kia RIO 2011
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 90 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa engine produces 17 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Kia RIO. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Corsa could require 195 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Opel Corsa engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Corsa 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. | |||
| 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: | 3.82 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 55 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | no data | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 240 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.6 metres less than that of the Kia RIO, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4000 | |
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