The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic (15 - 17)
€ 20,000

€ 17,200

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 ECOnetic.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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 ECOnetic
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 ECOnetic
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 ECOnetic
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
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
118 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
127 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.99 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
21.67 lb/hp
25.99 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
74 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
50 mpg
74 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
42 mpg
city
69 mpg
56 mpg
highway
78 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
595 mi
Range
777 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
595 mi
777 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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).
65.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
89 kWh
65.8 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ECOnetic
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