Chevrolet Aveo / Kalos Sedan (2005 – 2011) vs Kia Rio Sedan (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Kia Rio Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 110 hp against 105 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 11.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 183 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Aveo / Kalos Sedan is the lighter car, from 997 kg against 1,064 kg.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Aveo / Kalos Sedan
2005 – 2011
|
Kia
Rio Sedan
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2011 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Variants | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72 – 105 hp | 97 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 104 – 145 Nm | 126 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 – 13.7 s | 10.2 – 12.3 s |
| Top speed | 157 – 183 km/h | 175 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 7.7 L/100 km | 4.7 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,234 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,669 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 997 – 1,750 kg | 1,064 – 1,131 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.