2008 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia 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, 2010 Renault Thalia (97 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Kia Rio. (96 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Rio weights approximately 153 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia.
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) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia. 2010 Renault Thalia 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. 2010 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Rio | Thalia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 132 Nm | 127 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 7.5 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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2473 mm |