Kia Rio 1.4 TEC

Hoping to build on the popularity of the previous model, the new Kia Rio has been almost completely redone. The engines and gearboxes are the same, but the chassis, the styling and interior are all new. More importantly, it now has an advantage over the cars it competes against.
Make & Model Kia Rio 1.4 TEC
Engine In-line four-cylinder, 1 396cc
Power 74 kW @ 6 300 rpm
Torque 135 Nm @ 4 200 rpm
Power to weight ratio 65,48 kW/ton
Gearbox Six-speed manual, FWD
Wheels/tyres 17-inch alloy, 205/45 R17 tyres
0-100 km/h 11,5 sec
Top speed 176 km/h
Fuel tank capacity 45 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed) 5,8 litres/100km
Operating range (claimed) 776 km
CO2 emissions 137 g/km
Pros
Sophisticated design, good spec and comfort.
Cons
Isn’t as much fun as its competition.
Retail price / as tested R274 995 / R293 495
Key rivals
Ford Fiesta 5-door 1.0 Titanium R264 900
Honda Jazz 1.5 Dynamic R285 600
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Highline R276 300

[@grantbriggs3777]

The Kia Rio here in Australia uses the same 1.4 litre engine and transmissions except the engine is a detuned version it produces 68 kilowatts and 133 pounds of torgue. It has the same body but a few different features etc

[@tomr3319]

Kia Rio SX 2012 to 2016 came standard with LED headlights and tail lights along with 17" alloy wheels as well (nothing new here) exept the body (not a fan) gen 3 looked better. In the US and Canada all Kia Rios comes with a GDI 1.6 litre NA engine.

[@mpumelelobeyers957]

Yeah this is literally a downgrade.. I own 2015 kia rio sedan 1.4tec

[@gifttshipandu]

Really liked the car but the engine output is really disappointing

[@PetriSpies]

your fiesta price is incorrect at the end

[@MyWildlifeExperience]

still choose my polo highline DSG..

[@thegremlinsmurf]

Murendeni Makhari no the same price range and way less features

[@abulelekufa7898]

I believe in the Opel Corsa 1.0T Enjoy to kill this thing!

[@SDav21]

Cheap looking plastic fantastic interior. Gosh. Seriously Kia. This car is just overpriced. Who is going to buy this over a cheaper Polo or Fiesta. Plus the Clio is even cheaper and has more features plus a turbo engine. Kia is high. You also got the price of the Fiesta wrong. It must be a 2 not a 3.

[@SDav21]

A 4 speed auto. What a joke of a car. There are far better cars for that price. Clio and 208 is better.

[@someguyfromCapeTown]

47kW lol