2009 Kia Rio 1.3 LS vs. 2009 Kia Rio 1.5 LS
To start off, both 2009 Kia Rio 1.3 LS and 2009 Kia Rio 1.5 LS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Rio 1.5 LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Rio 1.5 LS (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio 1.3 LS. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rio 1.5 LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio 1.3 LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio 1.3 LS weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 Kia Rio 1.5 LS.
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 1.5 LS (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio 1.3 LS. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Rio 1.5 LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio 1.3 LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Rio 1.3 LS | 2009 Kia Rio 1.5 LS | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Rio | Rio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1158 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
