2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Kia Rio

To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 554 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A4 (300 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (116 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A4 2005 Kia Rio
Make Audi Kia
Model A4 Rio
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2976 cc 1341 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 81 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 116 Nm
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.0:1
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1698 kg 1144 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L


 

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