New Kia Rio or used Toyota Yaris?
I am confused, whether to buy a used Toyota Yaris/Vitz or a new Kia Picanto. I want to know about the difference in price and which one is more economical. Thank you!
Jaunkeypersad Anousha (Mauritius)Dec 2011 Filed under: choosing new car
Expert answer
Hi Jaunkeypersad,
The Kia Rio is available in 1.0 LX or 1.0 EX. Both are petrol and manual and they cost €11,865 and €12,810 respectively. WIth 99g/km emissions they're in Band A, which now costs €160 per annum. Kia quotes 4.2 litres/100km on the combined cycle, which equates to 67.3mpg.
For the same money you could pick up a low-mileage 2010 Toyota Yaris 1.0 or even the 1.33-litre version. There are more grades to look through to see what you're getting for your money, but in terms of economy and emissions, both of those engines sit in Band A as well. The Yaris isn't as economical as the Picanto though, with the 1.0-litre returning 55.4mpg (5.1 litres/100km) and the 1.33 quoted as about 54.3mpg - or 5.2 litres/100km.
The added benefit of buying the Kia new is of course gaining the full seven-year warranty.
Hope that helps.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser@Shane_O_D