The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Micra 1.2 XTronic (11 - 13) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 15,400
€ 15,600
€ 15,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 10.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
59.6
65.9
73.8
57.3
67.7
78.1
65.9 in
Width
67.7 in
73.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.6 in
Height
57.3 in
96.5
148.8
101.2
159.4
148.8 in
Length
159.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
2238 lb
Curb Weight
2588 lb
3142 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
13.56 %
General
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
K13
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan Micra 1.2
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
Nissan Micra 1.2
79 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
81 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Nissan Micra 1.2
81 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
100 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Micra 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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28.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Nissan Micra 1.2
28.33 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Nissan Micra 1.2
44 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
472 mi
Range
424 mi
Nissan Micra 1.2
472 mi
424 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Nissan Micra 1.2
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Micra 1.2
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
7.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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











