2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (99 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 376 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
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 Volkswagen Polo (127 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Rio | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 116 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |