2008 Kia Cee'd vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Kia Cee'd is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 288 kg more than 2007 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 Kia Cee'd (235 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (127 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2007 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Cee'd | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Cee'd | Rio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |