Kia RIO 2011 vs Ford Fiesta 2012

 
Kia RIO
2011 - 2015
Ford Fiesta
2012 - 2017
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.1 Diesel1.6 Diesel

Performance

Power: 75 HP95 HP
Torque: 170 NM200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.5 seconds12.9 seconds
Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving.
Kia RIO engine produces 20 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.23.3
Real fuel consumption: 5.1 l/100km4.9 l/100km
The Ford Fiesta is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta.
Fuel tank capacity: 43 litres40 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1340 km in combined cycle1210 km in combined cycle
1430 km on highway1290 km on highway
840 km with real consumption810 km with real consumption
Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.05 m3.95 m
Width: 1.72 m1.72 m
Height: 1.46 m1.48 m
Kia RIO is 10 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 224 litres295 litres
Ford Fiesta has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 71 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. This could mean that the Kia RIO uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6401`555
Safety:
The Kia RIO scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

below average
Kia RIO has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Fiesta, so Kia RIO quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 40005000
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
Ford Fiesta has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
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