The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Clio R.S. EDC (13 - 15) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18)
€ 23,000

€ 20,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 Renault Clio R.S. is just an inch longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120.
Renault Clio R.S.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
56.5
68.2
76.6
57.1
67.9
78.3
68.2 in
Width
67.9 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.5 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
161
101.6
160
161 in
Length
160 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Clio R.S.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3772 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
9.29 %

General
Renault Clio R.S.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
X98
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Clio R.S.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
197 hp
118 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Clio R.S.
177 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Performance
Renault Clio R.S.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Clio R.S.
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
▶ REPLAY
14.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.67 lb/hp
Renault Clio R.S.
14.31 lb/hp
21.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Clio R.S.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Renault Clio R.S.
37 mpg
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
595 mi
Renault Clio R.S.
444 mi
595 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
89 kWh
Renault Clio R.S.
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Clio R.S.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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