2013 Kia Optima vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, both 2013 Kia Optima 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Optima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Optima weights approximately 409 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Kia Optima (365 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Kia Optima | 2013 Kia RIO | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Optima | RIO |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4845 mm | 4045 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2795 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
