2010 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 227 kg more than 2011 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 Kia Rio (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Rio |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4046 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 43 L |
