2000 Volkswagen Lupo vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (73 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Rio weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Volkswagen Lupo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volkswagen Lupo | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Lupo | Rio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 1073 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4249 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
