2007 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Meriva weights approximately 177 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Rio | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 132 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 88.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.8 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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |