The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.25 (08 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 11,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.25.
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
57.1
67.9
78.3
58.3
67.8
78
67.9 in
Width
67.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
101.6
160
98
155.5
160 in
Length
155.5 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2295 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
10.49 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
YB
Generation
JA8/JR8
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
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
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
59 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
59 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.25
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
80 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
80 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
114 mph
Maximum Speed
94 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.25
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.9 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 lb/hp
38.9 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
43 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.25
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 mi
508 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.25
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).
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.25
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.25
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.4 cu ft






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