2009 Honda FR-V vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2009 Honda FR-V is newer by 1 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda FR-V weights approximately 351 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, 2009 Honda FR-V (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda FR-V | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | FR-V | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |