2006 Honda Insight 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 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2008 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Insight | Rio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
