The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17)
€ 20,000

€ 16,400

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,400
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi.
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
57.1
67.9
78.3
58.9
67.8
78
67.9 in
Width
67.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
57.1 in
Height
58.9 in
101.6
160
98
156.3
160 in
Length
156.3 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.72 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
YB
Generation
JA8/JR8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
94 hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.99 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 lb/hp
25.99 lb/hp
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
65 mpg
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
43 mpg
highway
74 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
444 mi
Range
690 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 mi
690 mi
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
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).
74 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
74 kWh
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1019 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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