KIA Forte vs KIA Rio Comparison

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Things we like	Lots of standard driving assistance features Good fuel economy Dynamic exterior styling Read More	Sports tuned handling and performance Pricing and features go hand in hand Industry-leading warranty of 10 years/10,000 miles Read More
Things we don't like	Moderate ride quality Low passenger space in the second row Mediocre base engine Read More	Hatchback like cargo space Steering comes with only tilt function Base grade comprises with safety features Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.0:1

Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	--
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1999 cc	1591 cc
Power	147 hp	130 hp
Torque	179 Nm	161 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	433 L	388 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	53 L	45 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Length	4641 mm	4384 mm
Width	1801 mm	1724 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	140 mm
Height	1435 mm	1450 mm
Wheel Base	2700 mm	2580 mm
No Of Doors	4	4
Kerb Weight	1228 kg	1231 Kg
Gross Weight	1650 kg	--
Front Headroom	986 mm	988 mm
Front Legroom	1072 mm	1069 mm
Rear Headroom	952 mm	950 mm
Rear Legroom	907 mm	850 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers Type	Coil Spring	--

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	R15	15 Inch
Tyre Size	195/65R15	185/65R15
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R15	R15

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.3 m	5.1 m
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	--
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	No	--
Anti Theft Device	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DHOC DHOC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	1.6L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 1.6L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Foldable Rear Seat	No	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	No	No
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	No	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	No
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	No
Folding Table Rear	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	Yes	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	--
Moon Roof	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Rear Brake Type	Solid Discs Solid Discs	Drums Drums
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	--	No
Roof Rail	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Daytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights	--
Headlamp Type	Projector Beam Projector Beam	Halogen Halogen
Electric Adjustable Seats	--	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	--	Yes

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