2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (104 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Kia Rio (141 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (128 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Rio | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
