Rio 1.6 VS Optra 1.6 (Hatchbacks)

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I'm currently deciding between this two cars (hatchback versions). Hope to get some feedback if possible from anyone driving these cars...

 

The only factors that i'm concerned are;

 

1) Looks (Just hearing opinions..)

2) Performance (How responsive, cornering, braking etc..)

3) Reliability (Weird mechanical problems breaking down)

 

Thanks!

[Ccssgm]

Kia Chevrolet

Model Rio 5dr 1.6 (A) Optra Estate 1.6 (A)

Year [ Year Introduced ] 2006 2006 [ 2006 ]

Latest SRP [Latest PI Price] SGD 44,868 SGD 55,488

Latest OMV SGD 12,048 SGD 14,556

Latest COE SGD 12,200 SGD 12,200

Average User FC Rating 12.0 km/litre N.A

Car Type 5 Door Hatch 5 Door Hatch

Engine Capacity 1599 cc 1598 cc

Engine Layout Straight Straight

Cylinders 4 4

Valves 16 16

Max Power 110 Bhp / 6000 rpm 107 Bhp / 5800 rpm

Max Torque 148 Nm / 4500 rpm 150 Nm / 4000 rpm

0-100 12 secs 11.9 secs

Top Speed 176 km/h 180 km/h

Drive Train FF FF

Gears 4 4

Transmission Auto Auto

Weight N.A contribute 1685 kg

Curb Weight 1130 kg 1250 kg

Power to Weight 97.35 85.6

bhp/litre 68.8 bhp/litre 67.0 bhp/litre

 

Length 3990 mm 4850 mm

Height 1470 mm 1460 mm

Width 1695 mm 1725 mm

Wheelbase 2500 mm 2600 mm

Track Front 1448mm 1480mm

Track Rear 1438mm 1480mm

Turning Radius 5.5m 5.2m

Seating Capacity 5 5

Front Brakes Discs Ventilated Discs

Rear Brakes Discs Discs

Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension Torsion Beam MacPherson Strut

Tyre Size 195/55 R15 185/65 R14

Bore/Stroke 76.5 x 87 mm 79 x 81.5 mm

Compression Ratio 10 9.5

Fuel Capacity 45 litres 60 litres

Fuel Consumption Urban 10.08 litre/100km (9.9 km/litre) N.A contribute

?Extra Urban 7.7 litre/100km (13.0 km/litre) N.A contribute

?Combined 9.1 litre/100km (11.0 km/litre) 8.3 litre/100km (12.0 km/litre)

Engine Description DOHC N.A contribute

Engine Management N.A contribute N.A contribute

C02 Emission 150 g/km N.A contribute

 

Chevrolet

Optra5 1.6 (A)

Year [ Year Introduced ] 2006 [ 2004 ]

Latest SRP SGD 56,488

Latest OMV SGD 13,821

Latest COE SGD 12,200

Reviews Rating N.A

Average User FC Rating 11.5 km/litre

Car Type 5 Door Hatch

Engine Capacity 1598 cc

Engine Layout Straight

Cylinders 4

Valves 16

Max Power 107 Bhp / 5800 rpm

Max Torque 150 Nm / 4000 rpm

0-100 12 secs

Top Speed 172 km/h

Drive Train FF

Gears 4

Transmission Auto

Weight 1675 kg

Curb Weight 1265 kg

Power to Weight 84.58

bhp/litre 67.0 bhp/litre

 

Length 4296 mm

Height 1445 mm

Width 1725 mm

Wheelbase 2600 mm

Track Front 1480mm

Track Rear 1480mm

Turning Radius 5.2m

Seating Capacity N.A contribute

Front Brakes Ventilated Discs

Rear Brakes Discs

Front Suspension MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension MacPherson Strut

Tyre Size 185/65 R14

Bore/Stroke 79 x 81.5 mm

Compression Ratio 9.5

Fuel Capacity 60 litres

Fuel Consumption Urban 11.4 litre/100km (8.8 km/litre)

 

Edited December 20, 2006 by Ccssgm

[Diesel]

Optra hatchback version should be the Optra5. The Estate is a station wagon...

[Diesel]

I've tested both cars before and my comments:

 

1) Looks wise i prefer Optra5's design, longer & slimmer.

2) Both engine performs adequately for me, but the Optra5 has a lower/rougher tone when revved high. Rio's engine feels smoother at idle. Handling wise Optra5 wins hands down with it's independent suspension setup.

3) No comments on reliability as i dun own either...

 

My $0.02

[Ccssgm]

Hav Amended........Thanks........

[Revslide]

Thanks for your description.. yea i'm more inclined on getting a optra actually. Though rio's performance specs first caught my attention, the shape just seems a bit weird...

[Revslide]

Wow huge amount of info there..I saw their specs before but i just wanted to get first hand experiences from drivers or anyone that drove these cars...Thanks though!

[Ccssgm]