2007 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rio and 2007 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 143 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 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
