Opel Corsa 2019 vs Kia RIO 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 130 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 46 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 45 litres | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Used also on Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia RIO 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. | |||
| Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Opel Corsa 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Corsa and Kia RIO are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 309 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1042 litres | 1103 litres | |
| Opel Corsa has 16 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 61 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.5 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Opel Corsa can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 16 000 | |
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