2009 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2009 Acura MDX and 2009 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura MDX weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Acura MDX (374 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio. 2009 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Acura MDX | 2009 Kia Rio | |
Make | Acura | Kia |
Model | MDX | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1519 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |