2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2009 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 811 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 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio. 2009 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2009 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Pilot | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1144 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |