2013 Kia RIO vs. 2013 Kia Sportage

To start off, both 2013 Kia RIO and 2013 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 303 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.

Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Kia RIO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Kia RIO 2013 Kia Sportage
Make Kia Kia
Model RIO Sportage
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 136 HP 174 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 228 Nm
Torque RPM 4850 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 97 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1129 kg 1432 kg
Vehicle Length 4045 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1855 mm
Vehicle Height 1455 mm 1645 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption 4.9 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 6.8 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 L 58 L


 

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