The Comparative Analysis :
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec (18 - 20) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 12,500

€ 15,300

€ 12,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec is 10 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
KIA Rio 1.4
59.3
65.6
76.8
57.3
67.7
78.1
65.6 in
Width
67.7 in
76.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.3 in
Height
57.3 in
96.5
149.4
101.2
159.4
149.4 in
Length
159.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
KIA Rio 1.4
2103 lb
Curb Weight
2544 lb
2954 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
17.33 %

General
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
KIA Rio 1.4
A00
Generation
UB
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
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
79 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
78 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
78 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
KIA Rio 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
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26.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.56 lb/hp
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
26.62 lb/hp
23.56 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
48 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
444 mi
Range
486 mi
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
444 mi
486 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.9 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
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.2 ClearTec
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
851 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
5.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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