The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (11 - 15)
€ 15,600

€ 11,700

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,700
ⓘ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 longer.
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2
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
159.4
101.2
159.3
159.4 in
Length
159.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2
2588 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.95 %

General
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2
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
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
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Rio 1.4
108 hp
84 hp
Rio 1.2
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
Performance
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2
106 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Rio 1.2
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
Rio 1.4
23.96 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Rio 1.4
37 mpg
46 mpg
Rio 1.2
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
424 mi
Range
524 mi
Rio 1.4
424 mi
524 mi
Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rio 1.4
Rio 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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