2011 Kia Rio vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2011 Kia Rio and 2011 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio. 2011 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Kia Rio | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Rio | Civic |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 174 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |