The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (11 - 15) vs. Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi (18 - 19)
€ 14,500

€ 22,000

€ 14,500
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 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
KIA Rio 1.4
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
159.3
98.1
160.2
159.3 in
Length
160.2 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
2515 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.23 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
118 hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.29 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
43 mpg
53 mpg
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
33 mpg
city
49 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
486 mi
Range
593 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
486 mi
593 mi
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 1.4
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta Active 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 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