2008 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2008 Kia Rio and 2008 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Rio | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |