2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 261 kg more than 2006 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Audi A4 (286 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A4 | Rio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
