The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (15 - 17) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 10,700

€ 18,800

€ 10,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 1.2 is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Rio 1.4.
Rio 1.2
Rio 1.4
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
159.4
101.6
160
159.4 in
Length
160 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Rio 1.2
Rio 1.4
2485 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.28 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Rio 1.2
Rio 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Rio 1.2
83 hp
98 hp
Rio 1.4
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Rio 1.2
89 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
Rio 1.4
Performance
Rio 1.2
Rio 1.4
104 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Rio 1.4
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29.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
Rio 1.2
29.94 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Rio 1.2
Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Rio 1.2
47 mpg
41 mpg
Rio 1.4
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
534 mi
Range
490 mi
Rio 1.2
534 mi
490 mi
Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
108 kWh
Rio 1.2
94.8 kWh
108 kWh
Rio 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Rio 1.2
Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 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