2013 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Spark and 2013 Kia RIO were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia RIO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia RIO (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Spark. (67 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia RIO should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia RIO weights approximately 100 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Spark. 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, 2013 Kia RIO (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Spark. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Kia RIO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Spark. 2013 Kia RIO has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Spark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Kia RIO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Spark | 2013 Kia RIO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Spark | RIO |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1029 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3673 mm | 4045 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1597 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1522 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2375 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 43 L |
