2008 Kia Rio vs. 2011 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Micra is newer by 3 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 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Rio 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, 2008 Kia Rio (125 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Micra. (108 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Micra. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Micra 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2011 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Rio | Micra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 108 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1666 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1514 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2449 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |