2009 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2009 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 258 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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 Chevrolet Cobalt (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Rio | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rio | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
