Alfa Romeo MiTo (955) or Kia Rio JB?

2008–2018 vs 2005–2011 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan

In short

Length: MiTo (955) 4,063 mm, Rio JB 4,240 mm — a 18 cm difference.
Boot: MiTo (955) 270 l, Rio JB 390 l.
Lowest consumption: MiTo (955) 3.8 l/100 km, Rio JB 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: MiTo (955) 62–88 kW, Rio JB 55–82 kW.
Standard equipment: MiTo (955) 29 items (Progression), Rio JB 23 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Alfa Romeo MiTo (955)2008–2018 · 4 engines · Progression, Distinctive, Super, VeloceSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Rio JB2005–2011 · 10 engines · LX, EX, Attract, VisionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo MiTo (955)2008–2018no listings	Kia Rio JB2005–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,063 mm	Length3,990 mm–4,240 mm
Width	Width1,720 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,446 mm	Height1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,511 mm	Wheelbase2,500 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume270 l	Trunk volume270 l–390 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,090 kg–1,205 kg	Curb weight1,110 kg–1,235 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2018	Production years2005–2011
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines10
Power	Power62–88 kW (84–120 hp)	Power55–82 kW (75–111 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)0.9–1.6	Displacement (l)1.4–1.6
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.3 JTDm 85	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 CRDi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 1.6 JTDm 120	Best 0–100 km/h10.2 s · 1.6 16V
Top speed	Top speed198 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsProgression · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Progression	Items in the base trim23 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Distinctive	Items in the top trim29 · EX
Equipment · Comfort5 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety10 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo MiTo (955) or Kia Rio JB?

Length: Kia Rio JB 4,240 mm, Alfa Romeo MiTo (955) 4,063 mm (a 177 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,500 vs 2,511 mm. Boot: 390 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo MiTo (955) or Kia Rio JB?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo MiTo (955) uses 3.8 l/100 km (1.3 JTDm 85); the most frugal Kia Rio JB 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 CRDi 110).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo MiTo (955) or Kia Rio JB?

The strongest Alfa Romeo MiTo (955) makes 88 kW (120 hp) (1.6 JTDm 120); the strongest Kia Rio JB 82 kW (111 hp) (1.6 16V).

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