2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 675 kg more than 2008 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 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Galaxy | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Galaxy | Rio |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1064 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |