2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 717 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Tucson | Rio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 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 | 139 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1064 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |