2008 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 2,970 cc, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 519 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Colt is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mitsubishi Colt. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Colt 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 | 2007 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Rio | Colt |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2970 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 179 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 95 L |