2011 Kia Rio vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Rio would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 508 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.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Rio | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Rio | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4046 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 58 L |
