The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 14,000

€ 14,600

€ 14,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.4
60
67.1
75.2
57.3
67.7
78.1
67.1 in
Width
67.7 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
60 in
Height
57.3 in
98
155.2
101.2
159.4
155.2 in
Length
159.4 in
98 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.4
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2529 lb
3329 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
8.03 %

General
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.4
KAF
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
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24.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.42 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
24.74 lb/hp
23.42 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
64 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
57 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
705 mi
Range
486 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
705 mi
486 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
104.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
76.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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