2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2012 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 884 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot 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 Pilot (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 2012 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Pilot | Rio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 43 L |