2007 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rio and 2007 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 3 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 3 weights approximately 145 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 Mazda 3 (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rio | 2007 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Rio | 3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 11.4 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 | 1047 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
