2007 Kia Rio vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 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 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 283 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rio | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 5661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 96 L |
