The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (11 - 15) vs. Opel Corsa 5-door 1.7 CDTI (11 - 13)
€ 11,000

€ 19,800

€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Rio 1.2 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI.
KIA Rio 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
57.3
67.7
78.1
58.6
68.4
76.5
67.7 in
Width
68.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
57.3 in
Height
58.6 in
101.2
159.3
98.9
157.4
159.3 in
Length
157.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
520 lb
17.6 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
UB
Generation
S07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
84 hp
128 hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
89 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
103 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
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28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
28.98 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
46 mpg
51 mpg
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
524 mi
Range
608 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
524 mi
608 mi
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
96.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
Opel Corsa 1.7 CDTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.1 cu ft






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