The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta (13 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 ISG (11 - 15)
€ 20,200

€ 15,600

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Ford Fiesta ST is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.4 inches narrower.
Ford Fiesta ST
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
57.3
67.3
78
57.3
67.7
78.1
67.3 in
Width
67.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
98
156.5
101.2
159.3
156.5 in
Length
159.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta ST
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
5.07 %

General
Ford Fiesta ST
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
JA8/JR8
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta ST
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
180 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Fiesta ST
180 hp
84 hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Ford Fiesta ST
177 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Performance
Ford Fiesta ST
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta ST
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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14.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta ST
14.24 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta ST
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Ford Fiesta ST
40 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
442 mi
Range
534 mi
Ford Fiesta ST
442 mi
534 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta ST
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta ST
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






27.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft