2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Accent 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. Both 2008 Hyundai Accent and 2008 Kia Rio are equipped with a 1,599 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Rio weights approximately 323 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
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, both vehicles can yield 145 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2008 Hyundai Accent has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Accent | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Accent | Rio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |