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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 5 (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 5 weights approximately 442 kg more than 2012 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 Mazda 5 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.
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 | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1568 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 Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |