The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (13 - 17)
€ 20,000

€ 14,400

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,400
ⓘ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 KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
57.1
67.9
78.3
58.9
67.8
78
67.9 in
Width
67.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
101.6
160
98
156.3
160 in
Length
156.3 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.5 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
YB
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
118 hp
74 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
127 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.01 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
21.67 lb/hp
33.01 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
50 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
595 mi
Range
672 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
595 mi
672 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
89 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).
76.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
89 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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