2007 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Xsara and 2007 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (95 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 235 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Citroen Xsara (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (127 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2007 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Xsara | Rio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |