2007 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,597 cc, 2008 Mazda Etude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 108 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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, 2008 Mazda Etude (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Etude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Rio | Etude |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 132 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1153 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |