2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2008 Honda CR-V and 2008 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 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 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | CR-V | Rio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |