Kia Rio Hatchback (2005 – 2008) vs Chevrolet Aveo / Kalos 5 Doors (2005 – 2007): 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 11.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Aveo / Kalos 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,005 kg against 1,079 kg. At 3,990 mm, the Kia Rio Hatchback is 71 mm longer than the Chevrolet Aveo / Kalos 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Kia
Rio Hatchback
2005 – 2008
|
Chevrolet
Aveo / Kalos 5 Doors
2005 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United States |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2005 – 2007 |
| Body style | Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 97 – 112 hp | 84 – 106 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 235 Nm | 114 – 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 12.3 s | 11.9 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 188 km/h | 171 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.7 – 6.5 L/100 km | 5.5 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,990 mm | 3,919 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,506 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,079 – 1,146 kg | 1,005 – 1,090 kg |
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