2011 Kia Optima vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2011 Kia Optima and 2011 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Optima (274 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Optima weights approximately 445 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Kia Optima (364 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Kia Optima | 2011 Kia Rio | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Optima | Rio |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 274 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |