The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18) vs. Renault Clio R.S. (10 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 22,900

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Renault Clio R.S..
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Renault Clio R.S.
57.1
67.9
78.3
58.4
69.6
79.7
67.9 in
Width
69.6 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
57.1 in
Height
58.4 in
101.6
160
101.8
158.1
160 in
Length
158.1 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
101.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Renault Clio R.S.
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
9.29 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Renault Clio R.S.
YB
Generation
R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7100 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
118 hp
198 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5400 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
127 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Renault Clio R.S.
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Clio R.S.
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
21.67 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
50 mpg
29 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
417 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
595 mi
417 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
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).
155.3 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
89 kWh
155.3 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Renault Clio R.S.
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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