2012 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Hyundai i10
To start off, both 2012 Kia Rio and 2012 Hyundai i10 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i10. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Rio weights approximately 130 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i10. 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, 2012 Kia Rio (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i10. (121 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i10. 2012 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai i10 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai i10 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.
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2012 Kia Rio | 2012 Hyundai i10 | |
Make | Kia | Hyundai |
Model | Rio | i10 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4046 mm | 3565 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1595 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |