2008 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
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 Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Aygo 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. 2008 Kia Rio weights approximately 211 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo.
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, 2007 Toyota Aygo (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Aygo 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 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Aygo 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 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Rio | Aygo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |