The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13)
€ 20,000

€ 15,400

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Rio 1.4 is 11.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Nissan Micra 1.2.
KIA Rio 1.4
Nissan Micra 1.2
57.1
67.9
78.3
59.6
65.9
73.8
67.9 in
Width
65.9 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.8 in
57.1 in
Height
59.6 in
101.6
160
96.5
148.8
160 in
Length
148.8 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
96.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
Nissan Micra 1.2
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2238 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3142 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
12.71 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
Nissan Micra 1.2
YB
Generation
K13
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
Nissan Micra 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
79 hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
81 lb‑ft
Nissan Micra 1.2
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Nissan Micra 1.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Nissan Micra 1.2
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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Nissan Micra 1.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
44 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
444 mi
Range
472 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 mi
472 mi
Nissan Micra 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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Nissan Micra 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.5 cu ft






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