2008 Kia Rio vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Kia Rio and 2008 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 550 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Rio | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Rio | Korando |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |