2009 Kia Cerato vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2009 Kia Cerato 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cerato. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 266 kg more than 2009 Kia Cerato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cerato. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Cerato | 2009 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Cerato | Rio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
