The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 ISG (11 - 15) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (18 - ..)
€ 16,100

€ 12,000

€ 16,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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. The Rio 1.4 ISG is just 0.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Rio 1.2.
Rio 1.4 ISG
Rio 1.2
57.3
67.7
78.1
57.1
67.9
78.3
67.7 in
Width
67.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.3 in
Height
57.1 in
101.2
159.3
101.6
160
159.3 in
Length
160 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Rio 1.4 ISG
Rio 1.2
2515 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.7 %

General
Rio 1.4 ISG
Rio 1.2
UB
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 ISG
Rio 1.2
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
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Rio 1.4 ISG
108 hp
83 hp
Rio 1.2
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Rio 1.4 ISG
101 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
Rio 1.2
Performance
Rio 1.4 ISG
Rio 1.2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Rio 1.4 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Rio 1.2
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23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Rio 1.4 ISG
23.29 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rio 1.4 ISG
Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Rio 1.4 ISG
44 mpg
43 mpg
Rio 1.2
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
504 mi
Range
508 mi
Rio 1.4 ISG
504 mi
508 mi
Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
100.4 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
Rio 1.4 ISG
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Rio 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Rio 1.4 ISG
Rio 1.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






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