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

€ 14,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,000
ⓘ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+ 1.5 TDCi.
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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+ 1.5 TDCi
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3329 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
9.28 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
YB
Generation
KAF
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 Ka+ 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 Ka+ 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 Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.74 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 lb/hp
24.74 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
64 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
31 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
444 mi
Range
705 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 mi
705 mi
Ford Ka+ 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).
76.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Ford Ka+ 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft






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