The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (15 - 17) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.25 (08 - 12)
€ 14,600

€ 12,300

€ 14,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,300
ⓘ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 1.4 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.25.
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
57.3
67.7
78.1
58.3
67.8
78
67.7 in
Width
67.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
101.2
159.4
98
155.5
159.4 in
Length
155.5 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
2529 lb
Curb Weight
2284 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
9.69 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
UB
Generation
JA8/JR8
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
81 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.25
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
84 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
84 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
115 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.25
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23.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.2 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.42 lb/hp
28.2 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
43 mpg
41 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.25
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
486 mi
Range
490 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
486 mi
490 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
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).
108 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
104.1 kWh
108 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft






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