2010 Kia Rio vs. 2010 GMC Canyon

To start off, both 2010 Kia Rio and 2010 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1372 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 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Rio 2010 GMC Canyon
Make Kia GMC
Model Rio Canyon
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 259 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1106 kg 2478 kg
Vehicle Length 4026 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1694 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1471 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2499 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 72 L


 

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