The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18) vs. Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15)
€ 12,000

€ 23,000

€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Rio 1.2 is just an inch shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Renault Clio R.S..
KIA Rio 1.2
Renault Clio R.S.
57.1
67.9
78.3
56.5
68.2
76.6
67.9 in
Width
68.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.1 in
Height
56.5 in
101.6
160
101.9
161
160 in
Length
161 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
Renault Clio R.S.
2447 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3772 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
13.23 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2
Renault Clio R.S.
YB
Generation
X98
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2
Renault Clio R.S.
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
83 hp
197 hp
Renault Clio R.S.
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
90 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Renault Clio R.S.
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
Renault Clio R.S.
107 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Clio R.S.
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
29.48 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
Renault Clio R.S.
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
49 mpg
37 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
583 mi
Range
444 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
583 mi
444 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
90.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
Renault Clio R.S.
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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