Versa vs RIO S
Nissan · Kia
1/4 Mile winner
RIO S
Beats the Versa by 0.07s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the RIO S beats the Versa by a hair, finishing 0.07 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the RIO S thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
122 hp
120 hp
0–100 km/h
10.4s
10.3s
Top speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
Engine
1.6L Inline-4
1.6L 4-Cylinder
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
154 Nm
151 Nm
Price
$16,700
$17,500
Simulated race times
Distance
Versa
RIO S
100 m
7.896s
7.862s
1/8 mile
11.691s
11.643s
1/4 mile
17.618s
17.552s
1 km
31.746s
31.650s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Versa is $16,700 vs $17,500 for the RIO S — a $800 gap.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Versa or the RIO S?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the RIO S is faster, beating the Versa by 0.07 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Versa vs the RIO S?
The Versa hits 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds, while the RIO S does it in 10.3 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Versa produces 122 hp; the RIO S produces 120 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Versa tops out at 180 km/h, and the RIO S reaches 180 km/h.
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