2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Rio would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1555 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Defender | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |