What! The Kia Rio has more horsepower! - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

SIPNGAS · 01-22-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SailDesign

I always said you were smart.

You did? Well, thank you!

Dysfunctionallx · 02-02-2009, 05:27 AM

I had a Rio before my Yaris and IMO the Yaris drives 10x better. But that just might be because I had no power anything or ac in that car haha. As far as hp goes the Rio seemed to have a little bit more pep but no where close as far as a smoother ride stock.

PHXDEMON · 02-02-2009, 07:11 AM

It's a fucking Kia. who cares

ZING · 02-02-2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by twowheels

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!

I'll trade

Oh and I so rarely enter these threads trashing other cars, but seriously....the Kia Rio is so shit. Before I bought the Yaris I rented a Rio. Re-Sale value is indeed bad like someone mentioned, and by next year the Rio will look outdated. It just doesnt have style.

TheSilkySmooth · 02-02-2009, 10:55 AM

I had a rio 5 door. It trashed the Yaris in a roden-track comparison, as did the Nissan versa (the fit won

). Rio is a MUCH better handling car with better interior fit and finish than the Yaris. I thought the engine was weak - and mine started "knocking' after 1 day of conservative driving. So I dont like Korean engines after my experience with 1 sample

I would like to put the Yaris 1.5L in the Rio - or maybe the 1.8L - then I could have best of both worlds

TheSilkySmooth · 02-02-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PHXDEMON

It's a fucking Kia. who cares

Toyotas are ghetto slum cars too, along with Mitsu montero and old Lexus

TheSilkySmooth · 02-02-2009, 11:01 AM

And old BMWS - I forgot

Thirty-Nine · 02-02-2009, 11:42 AM

I was very impressed with the Rio5, especially the interior. However, I liked the engine on the Yaris better, and the fact that there's more aftermarket support. The Rio is now a decent subcompact.

Tamago · 02-02-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by b_hickman11

more HP=less MPG

hmm

good friend of mine has a 500+WHP camaro and he gets 33mpg highway...

ZING · 02-02-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

hmm

good friend of mine has a 500+WHP camaro and he gets 33mpg highway...

Does he turn on the engine?

Tamago · 02-02-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ZING

Does he turn on the engine?

i think the 80mph and 1600rpm cruising rpm definitely help that

ChinoCharles · 02-02-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ZING

Does he turn on the engine?

A ZINGer!

Thirty-Nine · 02-02-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tamago

i think the 80mph and 1600rpm cruising rpm definitely help that

Yep. My dad's 2006 Corvette will get 30MPG on the highway. Low RPM and aerodynamics help.

ZING · 02-02-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

A ZINGer!

hahaha

33OH · 02-02-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ECHOKnight2000

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.

Don't consider a Hyundai Accent. I have an '07 Accent hatch and it's crap!

Bad gas mileage, interior scuffs really easy, a lot less power then the Yaris, and just all-around a cheap feeling car.

02-02-2009, 10:55 AM	#23
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	I had a rio 5 door. It trashed the Yaris in a roden-track comparison, as did the Nissan versa (the fit won). Rio is a MUCH better handling car with better interior fit and finish than the Yaris. I thought the engine was weak - and mine started "knocking' after 1 day of conservative driving. So I dont like Korean engines after my experience with 1 sample I would like to put the Yaris 1.5L in the Rio - or maybe the 1.8L - then I could have best of both worlds

02-02-2009, 11:42 AM	#26
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 was very impressed with the Rio5, especially the interior. However, I liked the engine on the Yaris better, and the fact that there's more aftermarket support. The Rio is now a decent subcompact. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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Dysfunctionallx Caw? View User's Garage Drives: 08 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 38	I had a Rio before my Yaris and IMO the Yaris drives 10x better. But that just might be because I had no power anything or ac in that car haha. As far as hp goes the Rio seemed to have a little bit more pep but no where close as far as a smoother ride stock.

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