2009 Kia Rio vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2009 Kia Rio and 2009 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 348 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 Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Rio | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |