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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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: | 13 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa engine produces 17 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Kia RIO. Despite less power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 500 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 | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | no data | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Corsa has 36 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: | 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`630 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4000 | |
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