The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. Abarth Grande Punto Esseesse (08 - 10)
€ 18,800

€ 23,100

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 1.4 is 0.9 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Abarth Grande Punto.
KIA Rio 1.4
Abarth Grande Punto
57.1
67.9
78.3
58.7
68
75.8
67.9 in
Width
68 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.8 in
57.1 in
Height
58.7 in
101.6
160
98.8
159.1
160 in
Length
159.1 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
98.8 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
Abarth Grande Punto
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
10.33 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
Abarth Grande Punto
YB
Generation
ZAF 199
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
Abarth Grande Punto
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
199 A8.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
178 hp
Abarth Grande Punto
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
201 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
201 lb‑ft
Abarth Grande Punto
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Abarth Grande Punto
109 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Abarth Grande Punto
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25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
25.42 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Abarth Grande Punto
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
41 mpg
35 mpg
Abarth Grande Punto
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
490 mi
Range
418 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
490 mi
418 mi
Abarth Grande Punto
Environmental Impact
108 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).
127 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
108 kWh
127 kWh
Abarth Grande Punto
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Abarth Grande Punto
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






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