A head to head comparison of a 2017 Kia Rio to a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Engine Performance Near Braselton, GA.
Compared To Ford Fiesta 2017
The Rio’s 1.6 DOHC 4 cyl. produces 18 more horsepower (138 vs. 120) and 11 lbs.-ft. more torque (123 vs. 112) than the Fiesta’s standard 1.6 DOHC 4 cyl. The Rio’s 1.6 DOHC 4 cyl. produces 15 more horsepower (138 vs. 123) than the Fiesta’s optional 1.0 turbo 3 cyl.
As tested in Motor Trend the Kia Rio is faster than the Ford Fiesta 4 cyl. (manual transmissions tested):
| Rio | Fiesta | |
|---|---|---|
| Zero to 60 MPH | 7.0 sec | 9 sec |
| Quarter Mile | 16.4 sec | 16.7 |
| Speed in 1/4 Mile | 84.9 MPH | 82.8 MPH |
As tested in Consumer Reports the Kia Rio is faster than the Ford Fiesta 4 cyl. (automatics tested):
| Rio | Fiesta | |
|---|---|---|
| Zero to 30 MPH | 3.5 sec | 4.3 sec |
| Zero to 60 MPH | 9.5 sec | 10.9 sec |
| 45 to 65 MPH Passing | 6.1 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Quarter Mile | 17.3 sec | 18.4 sec |
| Speed in 1/4 mile | 82.9 MPH | 79.5 MPH |
0 comment(s) so far on A head to head comparison of a 2017 Kia Rio to a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Engine Performance Near Braselton, GA.