2009 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, 2013 Kia RIO is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 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, 2009 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2013 Kia RIO | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | RIO |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3469 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4045 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |