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: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 106 HP | 97 HP | |
Torque: | 148 NM | n/a NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 9 HP more power than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
750 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
600 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.74 m | 4.24 m | |
Width: | 1.61 m | 1.70 m | |
Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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): | 1`415 | no data | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | average | above average | |
Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 455 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
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