Summary
vs. The Competition
The 2017 Kia Rio is currently rated #8 out of 10 overall in its category, beaten by the 2017 Toyota Prius C for Subcompact Cars.
It's a bad car overall compared to others in the same category.
Its MSRP lose against competitors.
Competitors
Which is better: Kia Rio or Chevrolet Sonic?
The Rio costs $980.00 less than the Sonic. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated both as tied in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Kia Rio or Ford Fiesta?
The Rio costs $505.00 more than the Fiesta. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Kia Rio or Honda Fit?
The Rio costs $1,925.00 less than the Fit. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Kia Rio or MINI Cooper?
The Rio costs $6,785.00 less than the Cooper. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris iA?
The Rio costs $1,785.00 less than the Yaris iA. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Kia Rio or Hyundai Accent?
The Rio costs $580.00 less than the Accent. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Kia Rio or Toyota Prius C?
The Rio costs $5,985.00 less than the Prius C. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Kia Rio or Smart ForTwo?
The Rio costs $485.00 less than the ForTwo. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Kia Rio or Fiat 500?
The Rio costs $830.00 less than the 500. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
2017 Kia Rio Specs & Details
Is This Car Good?
Overall Rating
Best Attribute
MSRP
Worst Attribute
Motor Trend Overall Rating
| Rating | Feature | Value | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14,165.00 | Good with 4 stars based on ratings | |
| MPG | 27 city / 36 highway city / highway | Bad with 0 stars based on ratings | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | Bad with 0 stars based on rating | |
| Horsepower | 138hp | Good with 3.5 stars based on ratings | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.4 galgal | Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings | |
| Seating Capacity | 5. Good headroom, but backseat legroom cramped for long legs | Bad with 0 stars based on ratings | |
| Car and Driver Overall Rating | 2.5/5 | Bad with 1.5 stars based on ratings | |
| Motor Trend Overall Rating | 2/5 | Bad with 0 stars based on ratings |