The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (11 - 15)
€ 20,400

€ 11,700

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.2
58.9
69.1
76.4
57.3
67.7
78.1
69.1 in
Width
67.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.9 in
Height
57.3 in
98.1
160.2
101.2
159.3
160.2 in
Length
159.3 in
98.1 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.2
2665 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3693 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
8.67 %

General
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.2
JHH
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
84 hp
84 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.2
106 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
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31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
31.73 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
56 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
621 mi
Range
524 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
621 mi
524 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
86.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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