The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18)
€ 10,000

€ 20,000

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford Ka+ 1.2 is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
60
67.1
75.2
57.1
67.9
78.3
67.1 in
Width
67.9 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
60 in
Height
57.1 in
98
155.2
101.6
160
155.2 in
Length
160 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
9.03 %

General
Ford Ka+ 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
KAF
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
69 hp
118 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
102 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
▶ REPLAY
33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.67 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
33.71 lb/hp
21.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
512 mi
Range
595 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
512 mi
595 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
89 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
96.6 kWh
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.2
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft