2012 Kia Rio vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, 2013 Kia RIO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Kia Rio would be higher. Both 2012 Kia Rio and 2013 Kia RIO are equipped with a 1,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia RIO weights approximately 3 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio.
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, both vehicles can yield 167 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Rio | 2013 Kia RIO | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Rio | RIO |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4046 mm | 4045 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L |
