2012 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2012 Kia Rio and 2012 Mazda 2 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 38 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 2. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Rio weights approximately 47 kg more than 2012 Mazda 2. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 2. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Kia Rio | 2012 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Rio | 2 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1046 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4046 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1475 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2489 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |