2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 24 kg more than 2008 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, 2006 Ford Fusion (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fusion | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fusion | Rio |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.6 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 | 1177 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |