Subaru Impreza 2017 vs Kia RIO 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 268 HP | 123 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 145 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 199 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 6.0 | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Kia RIO 2017 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is larger. Subaru Impreza is 20 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 480 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Subaru Impreza has 20 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. This could mean that the Subaru Impreza uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Subaru Impreza can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Impreza scores higher in safety tests, but Kia RIO is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru Impreza scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 31 000 | no data | |
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