The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
€ 18,800

€ 10,000

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Rio 1.4 is 4.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.9 inches lower than the Ford Ka+ 1.2.
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Ka+ 1.2
57.1
67.9
78.3
60
67.1
75.2
67.9 in
Width
67.1 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.2 in
57.1 in
Height
60 in
101.6
160
98
155.2
160 in
Length
155.2 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Ka+ 1.2
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
6.62 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Ka+ 1.2
YB
Generation
KAF
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 Ka+ 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
69 hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
85 lb‑ft
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Ka+ 1.2
109 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Ka+ 1.2
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25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.71 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
25.42 lb/hp
33.71 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
41 mpg
46 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
490 mi
Range
512 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
490 mi
512 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
108 kWh
96.6 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Ka+ 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft






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