2013 Kia RIO SX vs. 2013 Kia RIO 5-DOOR SX

To start off, both 2013 Kia RIO SX and 2013 Kia RIO 5-DOOR SX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Kia RIO SX and 2013 Kia RIO 5-DOOR SX are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 136 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia RIO SX weights approximately 86 kg more than 2013 Kia RIO 5-DOOR SX.

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, both vehicles can yield 167 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Kia RIO SX 2013 Kia RIO 5-DOOR SX
Make Kia Kia
Model RIO RIO
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 136 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 4850 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 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 1215 kg 1129 kg
Vehicle Length 4366 mm 4045 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1455 mm 1455 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption 4.9 L/100km 4.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.8 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 L 43 L


 

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