2009 Kia Rio vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Kia Rio and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 32 kg more than 2009 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Rio | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Rio | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |