2010 Kia Rio vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Rio would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 1062 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 2012 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Rio | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Rio | 535 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4249 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
