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South Korean cars are rapidly capturing the Russian market. This is primarily due to the fact that the Koreans have significantly increased the approach to mechanical engineering. They began to offer better and more functional cars at an affordable price, and this deserved a certain recognition. Kia is the brightest representative of the country's progress. They produce cars of all major categories. City drivers are most interested in Rio and Ceed.

Thus, if a car enthusiast decided to buy a car from a Kia, decided on a complete set and engine, and, possibly, visited a dealership, another question arises before him. In the store, he sees immediately two similar cars - the Rio and Ceed. The driver begins to doubt: on the one hand, there is a compact and more affordable Rio, and on the other - functional, but more expensive, Sid. In order to make a choice, it is necessary to compare cars in detail.

Let Ceed и Rio

Description Let Ceed

Второе поколение Сид появилось на рынке в 2012 году. Южнокорейские компании, в особенности Киа, меняются в лучшую сторону и это заметно. Они становятся более яркими и оснащёнными — это коснулось и этой модели. Сид привлекает не только внешним видом, но и своим оснащением: ксеноновые фары с возможностью поворота, LED-лампы дневного света, сенсорный экран на приборной панели и камера заднего вида — все эти функции делают его современным и комфортабельным. Сложно поверить, что поколение назад Сид представлял собой скучный и простой хэтчбек.Читать далее какой лучше автомобиль выбрать-->

At the same time, it cannot be said that Kia cars have reached the European level. This suggests that Syd is characterized by an unpleasant noise when moving, as well as a slight shudder while driving on cracked roads - the wine of the suspension. For the rest, the quality of the car allows him to claim not only the family city car, but also the category of "business". In addition, Sid has a flexible chassis tuning system and several engines, among which you can find a turbocharged one - it is suitable for fans of dynamic driving. With this engine Kia Sid develops 100 km / h in 7.6 seconds, which allows you to fully overtake and perform maneuvers. Very good equipment by the standards of the class and price segment.

Let Ceed

Description of Kia Rio

As for Rio, the Kia engineers failed to create the same comfortable and accurate suspension in 2011. Thus, a simplified design using a semi-dependent rear beam increases the sensitivity of the car when driving on road irregularities, forcing it to turn due to the largest coating defects. For partial compensation of the unmanaged Rio, it was decided to do the following: the suspension became more energy-intensive, and the effort on the steering wheel was increased. This allowed us to significantly increase manageability, but now the model seems to be “tough”.

If you constantly move on flat roads, being within the boundaries of a large city, then the shortcomings of the suspension and steering will not manifest themselves. But one has only to go on a dirt road, or damaged asphalt - Kia Rio begins to behave inadequately. It is sensitive to every defect of the road, which negatively affects the driver and passengers - shaking in the cabin begins. In addition, Rio has a rather mediocre sound insulation, which is typical of cars of this class, but together with the noise of the car, being in it becomes uncomfortable.

Kia Rio

Сравнение Let Ceed и Rio

Specifications

The Rio is available in two body styles - a hatchback and a sedan. Sid can be purchased only in variations of a hatchback. The length of the Rio is 4370 mm, and the body of the Sid - 4310 mm In this case, the Rio hatchback is the shortest of the variations of cars and has only 4120 mm, but this is a constructive difference from the sedan for any car. The height of all cars is the same. As for roominess, in this category Kia Rio wins. The trunk has a volume of 500 and 389 liters in the sedan and hatchback, respectively. Sid boasts only 380 liters, but with folded seats the volume grows many times - up to 1340 liters, which is more than the Rio in a similar state.

Kia Rio has a clearance of a centimeter more than Sid. This difference is almost imperceptible in practice, but it is noticeable that the manufacturer took into account the fact that the car will be used in Russia. The volume of the Rio's gas tank is 43 liters. The car is not suitable for long journeys, although it is not the responsibility of its class. At the same time, its fuel consumption is only slightly lower than that of the Sid, which also does not allow gaining an advantage in terms of fuel volume. Kia Sid has a gas tank of 53 liters. Manufacturers recommend charging Sid AI-95, while for Rio, they say, enough AI-92 is a good opportunity to save.

Specifications

Car model:	KIA Cee'd	KIA Rio
Producing country:	Korea (Build - Russia)	Korea (Build - Russia)
Body Type:	Hatchback	Hatchback
Number of places:	5	5
Number of doors:	5	5
Engine capacity, cubic cm:	1368	1396
Power, l. c./about min .:	100/6000	107/6300
Maximum speed, km / h:	183	185
Acceleration to 100 km / h, from:	12,7	11,6
Type of drive:	Front	Front
CAT:	6 MKPP	5 MKPP
Fuel type:	Gasoline A-95	Gasoline A-95
Consumption per 100 km:	In the city 8.1 / Outside the city 6.2	In the city of 8.5 / Outside the city of 6.4
Length, mm:	4310	4125
Width, mm:	1780	1700
Height, mm:	1470	1470
Clearance, mm:	150	160
Tire size:	205/55 R16	195/65 R15
Curb weight, kg:	1353	1145
Full weight, kg:	1827	1565
Fuel tank capacity:	53	43

Appearance

As for the body design, Sid and Rio are very similar - even if we compare the hatchback and sedan, respectively. They are made in a corporate style and have fairly large headlights and serious bends on the hood and doors and streamlined features in general. The differences are as follows: Rio, although it belongs to class B, has a large grille, which makes it look like a business class car, whereas Sid belongs to C and looks like a regular car of the middle category. At the same time, the Kia Sid has many options for improving the appearance, but all of them are not available in the minimum configuration - take only stamped discs. A number of complete sets of Rio begins immediately with the "Comfort" and does not have a "Classic".

Space and equipment cabin and trunk

You can not compare the design of cars in one appearance - the interior is not less important (and in terms of comfort even more). Kia Sid has more space in the cabin in height, but it will need only very tall people. At the same time, its seats have an optimal length, on which a person of any configuration will conveniently be placed. Kia Rio at the same time, too, can not be called uncomfortable - his seats are quite simple, but have lateral support and elastic upholstery, which is especially important for an active riding style. The disadvantages of Sid is to include a small width of the body, which, accordingly, does not allow to place a full three-seater seat there - only two adults and a child can comfortably accommodate no more.

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Rio has a more comfortable trunk with a wide door. Large objects are better placed in it. Thus, the limited comfort in the cabin can be explained by the properties of the luggage compartment. If a car is needed more for transportation, then it is better to choose the first one between Rio and Sid.

By ergonomics salon leads Sid. Its location of the central control console is more convenient, since it is deployed to the driver, and also has a seven-inch touchscreen monitor — fewer physical buttons for convenience.

Convenience of operation

Kia Sid is a much smoother car in terms of driving than Rio. In this case, the controversial issue is this: consider it a disadvantage or advantage. After all, not every driver is ready to exchange dynamic properties (like that of Rio) for relative silence and smoothness.

The South Korean company is still lagging behind the European in terms of comfort. The example of the noise produced by automobiles is especially indicative - both of them, albeit to varying degrees, are noticeably louder than Western cars.

Salon Kia Rio

Road performance

The most popular versions of the Rio and Sid are the basic configuration with 1.4-liter engines and manual transmissions. In this situation, it is difficult to call Sid maneuverable and fast, because to disperse up to a hundred he will need 12.7 seconds - you will have to forget about driving dynamically, especially from the start. In this case, Sid does not like low speed, so the driver is constantly forced to seek a balance between low and high gear, which is not so convenient with a manual transmission. In addition, if the driver has no experience in driving such capricious cars as to speed, he risks losing a lot of nerves and money, because in unskilled hands, Sid can spend 9 to 10 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. It is because of these features, it is recommended to purchase a more powerful engine. In addition, the Cid suspension is configured for comfortable movement, which, coupled with the lack of ESP, leads to a slower set of revolutions.

Kia Rio is equipped with a different engine. Despite the similar volume, it has completely different settings and a little more power in the basic version. He has no failure at low speed, like a Sid, so a slow and accurate ride around the city is given to the car remarkably. Moreover, the difference in power, and most importantly, the weight of the car, allows you to accelerate much faster - a set of 100 km / h will take 11.5 seconds. These characteristics of Rio suggest that he feels better on the road at any point in the speed range.

Bundling

Kia Sid has the following equipment options:

1. Classic - 1.4 liter engine and 100 liters. with.;
2. Comfort — 1,6/130;
3. Luxe — 1,6/130;
4. Prestige - 1.6 / 135 direct injection;
5. Premium - 1.6 / 135 with direct fuel injection;
6. GT - 1.6 / 204 with direct fuel injection (turbo version).

At the same time, weak engines have mediocre dynamics and tuning, while powerful ones have too high a price, which makes them look in the direction of any other competitor. The minimum configuration corresponds to a small amount of functionality, which is notable for Sid in full assembly - there will not even be an air conditioner there.

Kia Rio configuration presented as follows:

1. Comfort - 1.4 / 107 or 1.6 / 123;
2. Luxe — 1,6/123;
3. Prestige — 1,6/123;
4. Premium — 1,6/123.

Unlike the Sid, Rio offers both manual and automatic transmission in any configuration (except for the "premium" - there is only AT). This allows you to purchase a budget variation with a convenient control system, which is indispensable for many drivers. More expensive equipment Rio identical in terms of the choice of engine, which significantly reduces their demand.

Conclusion

The final decision in choosing between Rio and Sid is as individual as the requirements of each driver. Sid is better suited for those who like a quiet ride and is ready to adapt to some features of the car, to ensure the comfort of passengers. It is recommended to purchase a more complete set with a powerful engine that will be quite expensive. Sid is more expensive than Rio by about 170 thousand rubles, if we talk about the minimum trim levels, and 380 thousand rubles, if the maximum. Sid has a better protection from noise and a more spacious cabin - it is made for passenger traffic. In standard equipment, you can see airbags and curtains, ESS and ABS, immobilizer and electric drive windows.

Kia Rio is focused more on freight transport, with which it copes better than many cars in its class (B), as well as Sid (class C). Its positive qualities are also the spaciousness of the cabin and good driving performance. Like Sid, equipped with security systems and basic electronic functionality.