2008 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2008 Kia Rio and 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 399 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 Mitsubishi Lancer (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 | 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rio | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
