2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2008 Honda HR-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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda HR-V weights approximately 178 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Honda HR-V (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda HR-V | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | HR-V | Rio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1079 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |