Kia Rio Hatchback (2012 – 2016) vs Toyota Prius C (Aqua) (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Kia Rio Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 109 hp against 99 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.5 s against 11.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 183 km/h against 169 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 4.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,066 kg against 1,134 kg.
| Specification |
Kia
Rio Hatchback
2012 – 2016
|
Toyota
Prius C (Aqua)
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 109 hp | 75 hp |
| Torque | 121 – 220 Nm | 111 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 – 16.1 s | 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 183 km/h | 169 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 6.4 L/100 km | 4.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,046 mm | 4,001 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,066 – 1,293 kg | 1,134 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

