The Comparative Analysis :
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet (16 - 19) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18)
€ 13,800

€ 12,000

€ 13,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
KIA Rio 1.2
57.9
68.7
76.4
57.1
67.9
78.3
68.7 in
Width
67.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
99.2
157.3
101.6
160
157.3 in
Length
160 in
99.2 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
KIA Rio 1.2
2072 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3097 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
15.32 %

General
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
KIA Rio 1.2
EW
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
K12C
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
89 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
89 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
89 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
KIA Rio 1.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
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23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
23.28 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
56 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
9.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
547 mi
Range
583 mi
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
547 mi
583 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
79.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
79.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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