2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 231 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (127 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus 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 Ford Focus | 2007 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Rio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 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 | 1311 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
