2007 Kia Rio vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 37 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Rio | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1153 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |