What! The Kia Rio has more horsepower! - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yawesh · 01-21-2009, 07:37 PM

i rented that bum once.........but i thought the yaris would have more hp.

b_hickman11 · 01-21-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Yawesh

i rented that bum once.........but i thought the yaris would have more hp.

more HP=less MPG

Black Yaris · 01-21-2009, 07:39 PM

look at power to weight ratio.... that is what realy matters

Yawesh · 01-21-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Yaris

look at power to weight ratio.... that is what realy matters

true, kia's 110 hp but with 2400+ of weight(auto)

while yaris auto is 103?hp with 2200+ of weight

so i guess in the end it's same

SIPNGAS · 01-21-2009, 08:37 PM

It's still a Kia. No thanks.

SailDesign · 01-21-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SIPNGAS

It's still a Kia. No thanks.

I always said you were smart.

ECHOKnight2000 · 01-21-2009, 09:16 PM

The current Rio is a badged-engineered Hyundai Accent. The Yaris is rated at 106, KIA at 110. But yes power to weight ratio counts. I would consider a Hyundai Accent but I just can't get over the looks.
Not only the engine and weight but also how the car is geared effects mileage.

talnlnky · 01-21-2009, 11:47 PM

HP? who cares... does the Kia have VVTi or anything that resembles dynamic valve timings? That alone will make up for the gap. I'd bet money that a stock yaris is faster than a stock rio... and due to the DFCO, probably a hell of a lot better on gas and emissions too.

There's a lot more to cars than total HP.

ddongbap · 01-21-2009, 11:53 PM

Unless you're driving with 300+ hp. =]

rningonfumes · 01-21-2009, 11:57 PM

^^ You got 'er fixed?

twowheels · 01-22-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Yawesh

i rented that bum once.........but i thought the yaris would have more hp.

Heck, I wish I could have purchased the smaller 1.3 L engine that they get in Europe! I don't need more power, the car is more than powerful enough!

Thirty-Nine · 01-22-2009, 11:03 AM

I test drove the Rio5, and liked it. IT came with a lot of standard features and an outstanding warranty. I, however, did not like the engine/drivetrain as much as the Yaris, which is why I bought the Yaris. Hyundai and Kia have moved up the ranks quite a bit in quality and such. I think it's a decent vehicle. The older Rios, on the other hand, were pretty tinny.

thebarber · 01-22-2009, 11:11 AM

i too liked the rio5...was peppy

but i knew the aftermarket would have nothing for it...

the new rio/accents 1.6L has vvt, btw

Mead · 01-22-2009, 11:17 AM

It's funny everyone wants more HP until gas hits $4/gal, then everyone wants mpgs... how quickly we forget.

Dorkinheimer · 01-22-2009, 01:50 PM

Korean cars can't be compared to Toyota !!!

Try to sell a used Korean car and see what you get for it....ha

Toyota's keep their value much longer and are way more reliable.

twowheels · 01-22-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dorkinheimer

Korean cars can't be compared to Toyota !!!

Try to sell a used Korean car and see what you get for it....ha

Toyota's keep their value much longer and are way more reliable.

I don't know about resale, but when my Hyundai Elantra GT was totalled by a red-light-runner the insurance paid me what I paid for the car new even though it had 20k miles on it and was over a year old. Apparently they thougth that was its value.

eht13 · 01-22-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by talnlnky

HP? who cares... does the Kia have VVTi or anything that resembles dynamic valve timings? That alone will make up for the gap. I'd bet money that a stock yaris is faster than a stock rio... and due to the DFCO, probably a hell of a lot better on gas and emissions too.

There's a lot more to cars than total HP.

Exactly, and we're only talking about a difference of 4 HP here anyway. Another factor in addition to weight and those mentioned above (VVT-i, etc.) is torque.

Ramblin yari · 01-22-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SIPNGAS

It's still a Kia. No thanks.

I like my Kia Rondo, yet I disliked my Hyundai Elantra.

01-21-2009, 07:37 PM	#1
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	What! The Kia Rio has more horsepower! i rented that bum once.........but i thought the yaris would have more hp.

01-21-2009, 07:39 PM	#3
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	look at power to weight ratio.... that is what realy matters __________________

01-21-2009, 08:37 PM	#5
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	It's still a Kia. No thanks. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

01-21-2009, 09:16 PM	#7
ECHOKnight2000 Small Car Lover View User's Garage Drives: A Super Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota, US of A! Posts: 830	The current Rio is a badged-engineered Hyundai Accent. The Yaris is rated at 106, KIA at 110. But yes power to weight ratio counts. I would consider a Hyundai Accent but I just can't get over the looks. Not only the engine and weight but also how the car is geared effects mileage. __________________ You may look good on the beach but in reality you're a pompus, egotistical jerk. "I was never on the beach with you..."and you never will.

01-21-2009, 11:47 PM	#8
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	HP? who cares... does the Kia have VVTi or anything that resembles dynamic valve timings? That alone will make up for the gap. I'd bet money that a stock yaris is faster than a stock rio... and due to the DFCO, probably a hell of a lot better on gas and emissions too. There's a lot more to cars than total HP. __________________

01-21-2009, 11:53 PM	#9
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Unless you're driving with 300+ hp. =]

01-21-2009, 11:57 PM	#10
rningonfumes Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 865	^^ You got 'er fixed? __________________

01-22-2009, 11:03 AM	#12
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	I test drove the Rio5, and liked it. IT came with a lot of standard features and an outstanding warranty. I, however, did not like the engine/drivetrain as much as the Yaris, which is why I bought the Yaris. Hyundai and Kia have moved up the ranks quite a bit in quality and such. I think it's a decent vehicle. The older Rios, on the other hand, were pretty tinny. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

01-22-2009, 11:11 AM	#13
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	i too liked the rio5...was peppy but i knew the aftermarket would have nothing for it... the new rio/accents 1.6L has vvt, btw __________________

01-22-2009, 11:17 AM	#14
Mead Drives: BSP Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LBC Posts: 315	It's funny everyone wants more HP until gas hits $4/gal, then everyone wants mpgs... how quickly we forget.

01-22-2009, 01:50 PM	#15
Dorkinheimer Drives: Yaris 2007 manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 52	Korean cars can't be compared to Toyota !!! Try to sell a used Korean car and see what you get for it....ha Toyota's keep their value much longer and are way more reliable.

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