2005 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Rio weights approximately 139 kg more than 2005 Ford Ka.
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, 2008 Kia Rio (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ka | Rio |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 962 kg | 1101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |