2009 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi 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 1,422 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 284 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Citi (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Rio | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Rio | Citi |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
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 | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |