2008 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue 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 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2010 Saturn Vue (227 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Rio | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Kia | Saturn |
| Model | Rio | Vue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
