2009 Kia Rio vs. 2009 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2009 Kia Rio and 2009 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Kia Rio and 2009 Mazda 3 are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 274 kg more than 2009 Mazda 3. 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, both vehicles can yield 145 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Kia Rio | 2009 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Rio | 3 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |