2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 892 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio. 2011 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Ducato | Rio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4016 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
