2010 Acura RDX vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura RDX would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RDX weights approximately 710 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX 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 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio. 2010 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Acura RDX | 2011 Kia Rio | |
Make | Acura | Kia |
Model | RDX | Rio |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1073 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |