2010 Acura ZDX vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2010 Acura ZDX and 2010 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura ZDX weights approximately 894 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura ZDX 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 ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio. 2010 Acura ZDX has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura ZDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura ZDX | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | ZDX | Rio |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 4026 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1595 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |
