Volvo S40 2007 vs Kia RIO 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 20 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volvo S40 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S40 is 11 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
883 litres | no data | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo S40 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Kia RIO, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`890 kg | 1`690 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S40, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4000 | |
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