2010 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2012 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Rio would be higher. Both 2010 Kia Rio and 2012 Ford Fiesta are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fiesta (120 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 78 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Fiesta (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Rio | 2012 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Rio | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 1151 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |