The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (15 - 17) vs. Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 10,000

€ 22,000

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Rio 1.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
KIA Rio 1.2
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
57.3
67.7
78.1
58.9
69.1
76.4
67.7 in
Width
69.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.3 in
Height
58.9 in
101.2
159.4
98.1
160.2
159.4 in
Length
160.2 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2454 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
9.51 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
UB
Generation
JHH
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
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
83 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
89 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
104 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
29.57 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
47 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
534 mi
Range
593 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
534 mi
593 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
90.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
94.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft






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