2012 Kia Rio vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda 5 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 5. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 5 weights approximately 344 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio.
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, 2012 Kia Rio (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 5. 2012 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Rio | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Rio | 5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4366 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
