The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (11 - 15) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (15 - 17)
€ 15,500

€ 14,700

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Rio 1.4 is 0.2 inches shorter.
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2 ISG
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.3
67.7
78.1
67.7 in
Width
67.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
101.2
159.3
101.2
159.4
159.3 in
Length
159.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2 ISG
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2454 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.7 %

General
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2 ISG
UB
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2 ISG
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
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Rio 1.4
108 hp
83 hp
Rio 1.2 ISG
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Rio 1.2 ISG
Performance
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2 ISG
106 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Rio 1.2 ISG
▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Rio 1.4
23.84 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Rio 1.4
37 mpg
50 mpg
Rio 1.2 ISG
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
418 mi
Range
569 mi
Rio 1.4
418 mi
569 mi
Rio 1.2 ISG
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
89 kWh
Rio 1.4
121.2 kWh
89 kWh
Rio 1.2 ISG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2 ISG
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1019 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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