2008 Kia Rio vs. 2010 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rodius 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 822 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Because 2010 SsangYong Rodius is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 SsangYong Rodius. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2010 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Rio | Rodius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |