2008 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2008 Kia Rio and 2008 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 303 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 Peugeot 307 (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Kia | Peugeot |
Model | Rio | 307 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |