2008 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Rover 25
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 25 would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 25 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2008 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 Rio (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 25. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 25. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover 25 has manual transmission. 2005 Rover 25 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2005 Rover 25 | |
Make | Kia | Rover |
Model | Rio | 25 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |