2009 Honda Insight vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 229 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Kia Rio (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Insight | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Insight | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |