The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (11 - 15)
€ 18,300

€ 11,000

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘ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 CRDi is 0.2 inches longer.
Rio 1.4 CRDi
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 CRDi
Rio 1.2
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
11.62 %

General
Rio 1.4 CRDi
Rio 1.2
UB
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Rio 1.4 CRDi
Rio 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 hp
84 hp
Rio 1.2
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Rio 1.4 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Rio 1.2
Performance
Rio 1.4 CRDi
Rio 1.2
105 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Rio 1.2
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30.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
Rio 1.4 CRDi
30.94 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rio 1.4 CRDi
Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mpg
46 mpg
Rio 1.2
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
703 mi
Range
524 mi
Rio 1.4 CRDi
703 mi
524 mi
Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 CRDi
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Rio 1.4 CRDi
Rio 1.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
950 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