2009 Kia Rio vs. 2011 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 2 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 751 kg more than 2009 Kia Rio.
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, 2011 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Rio | 2011 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rio | T5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
