2007 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rio and 2007 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (96 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 5 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, 2007 Kia Rio (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rio | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Rio | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1153 kg | 1158 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
