2011 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac Vibe (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio.
Because 2010 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Rio | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Rio | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4016 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
