2010 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hyundai Elantra would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 239 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, 2010 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
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2010 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Kia Rio | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Elantra | Rio |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1093 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4486 mm | 4046 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 43 L |