2009 Kia Rio vs. 2009 Saturn Astra
To start off, both 2009 Kia Rio and 2009 Saturn Astra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Astra (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Astra should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 228 kg more than 2009 Saturn Astra.
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 Saturn Astra (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Rio | 2009 Saturn Astra | |
| Make | Kia | Saturn |
| Model | Rio | Astra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
