2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 781 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.
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 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2007 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Captiva | Rio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 14.5 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 | 1845 kg | 1064 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |