2008 Kia Rio vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 452 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (220 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Rio | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rio | Touran |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
