2009 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Corsa would be higher. Both 2009 Kia Rio and 2008 Opel Corsa are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 445 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (139 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Rio | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Rio | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |