2008 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Rio weights approximately 43 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Rio | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1153 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
