2010 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, both 2010 Kia Rio and 2010 Seat Exeo 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 9 more horse power than 2010 Seat Exeo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2010 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Exeo weights approximately 327 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 Seat Exeo (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Rio | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Rio | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4249 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2642 mm |
