2003 Mazda 3 vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 3 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 6 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 3 weights approximately 34 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio.
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, 2003 Mazda 3 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda 3 | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Mazda | Kia |
| Model | 3 | Rio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1140 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4026 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
