2008 Kia Rio vs. 2009 Renault Logan
To start off, 2009 Renault Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Logan weights approximately 179 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, 2009 Renault Logan (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Logan has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Logan 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 | 2009 Renault Logan | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Rio | Logan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |