2006 Hyundai Accent vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Accent is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Accent (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Hyundai Accent (144 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2006 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Accent | 2005 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Accent | Rio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
