2009 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2010 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Rio would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio.
Because 2010 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Rio | Impreza |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1796 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |