2008 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Ford Ka
To start off, 2010 Ford Ka is newer by 2 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 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ka.
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 Kia Rio (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2010 Ford Ka | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Rio | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |