2007 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 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 1,587 cc, 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 204 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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2008 Peugeot 307 has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Peugeot 307 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Kia | Peugeot |
Model | Rio | 307 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1587 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1251 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |