Holden Barina 5 Doors (2005 – 2011) vs Kia Rio Hatchback (2005 – 2008): specs compared

The Kia Rio Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 112 hp against 105 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.2 s against 11.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 176 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. The Holden Barina 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 990 kg against 1,079 kg. At 3,990 mm, the Kia Rio Hatchback is 109 mm longer than the Holden Barina 5 Doors.

Specification Holden Barina 5 Doors Holden Barina 5 Doors 2005 – 2011 Kia Rio Hatchback Kia Rio Hatchback 2005 – 2008
Overview
Origin Australia South Korea
Documented years 2005 – 2011 2005 – 2008
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback Hatchback
Variants 6 3
Fuel Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 72 – 105 hp 97 – 112 hp
Torque 104 – 145 Nm 126 – 235 Nm
0–100 km/h 11.1 – 13.7 s 10.2 – 12.3 s
Top speed 157 – 176 km/h 175 – 188 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.1 – 7.6 L/100 km 4.7 – 6.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,881 mm 3,990 mm
Width 1,669 mm 1,694 mm
Height 1,496 mm 1,471 mm
Wheelbase 2,479 mm 2,499 mm
Curb weight 990 – 1,065 kg 1,079 – 1,146 kg

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