Suzuki Swift 2013 vs Kia RIO 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Swift engine produces 10 HP more power than Kia RIO, but torque is 3 NM less than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Swift could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Kia RIO engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
| Kia RIO 2015 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Kia RIO 2015 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Swift is 20 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Swift is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 211 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
528 litres | 923 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 77 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia RIO (by 395 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 0.1 metres less than that of the Kia RIO. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 11 400 | |
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