2010 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Hyundai Getz

To start off, both 2010 Kia Rio and 2010 Hyundai Getz were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Getz. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 245 kg more than 2010 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 Getz (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Getz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Rio 2010 Hyundai Getz
Make Kia Hyundai
Model Rio Getz
Year Released 2010 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 1493 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 235 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1073 kg 1318 kg
Vehicle Length 4249 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1694 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1471 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2499 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 45 L


 

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