The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 (11 - 13) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (11 - 15)
€ 10,800

€ 11,700

€ 10,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,700
ⓘ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 Nissan Micra 1.2 is 10.4 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.2
59.6
65.6
73.4
57.3
67.7
78.1
65.6 in
Width
67.7 in
73.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.6 in
Height
57.3 in
96.5
148.8
101.2
159.3
148.8 in
Length
159.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.2
2172 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
10.76 %

General
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.2
K13
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.2
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
79 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 hp
84 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
81 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.2
106 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
27.49 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
47 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
510 mi
Range
524 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
510 mi
524 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
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).
96.6 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
94.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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