2008 Kia Rio vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 247 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Rio | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1153 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |