2008 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Kia Rio and 2008 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 127 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.
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 Volkswagen Bora (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Volkswagen Bora 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 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Rio | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rio | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1153 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
