Opel Corsa 1997 vs Kia RIO 2009
| 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 | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa engine produces 7 HP less power than Kia RIO. Despite less power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Corsa consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Opel Corsa is smaller. Opel Corsa is 50 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 270 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
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