2008 Kia Rio vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 254 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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, 2009 Subaru Impreza (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Impreza 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.
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2008 Kia Rio | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Rio | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |