2014 Kia Rio vs. 2015 Kia Rio
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2014 Kia Rio and 2015 Kia Rio contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2014 Kia Rio and the 2015 Kia Rio.
When comparing the 2014 Kia Rio's and the 2015 Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Kia Rio has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2015 Kia Rio has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2014 Kia Rio and 2015 Kia Rio have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2014 Kia Rio's and the 2015 Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2014 Kia Rio ranges from $4,998 to $13,211 while a used 2015 Kia Rio is priced between $4,997 to $13,893.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2014 Kia Rio and the 2015 Kia Rio both lose 29 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Rio is 8.2 out of 10. Kia Rio is ranked 22 out of 43 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Kia Rio is 7.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2014 Kia Rio and the 2015 Kia Rio makes 138 horsepower. Both the Rio and the Rio are rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$13,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,041
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,990 - $25,170
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$13,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,447
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$11,990 - $25,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,346
Price Range:
$4,998 - $13,211
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$9,462
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$6,625 - $17,204
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
45
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
99,800
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,806
Price Range:
$4,997 - $13,893
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$10,531
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$7,830 - $17,875
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
46
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
97,699
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Kia Rio Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Kia Rio Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Kia Rio
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.4 - 3.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Kia Rio
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
0.1 - 4.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.1 - 6.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.2 - 9.6
Kia Rio Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
29 out of / 43Ranking
35 out of / 43Kia Rio Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
29 out of / 43Ranking
35 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2014 Kia Rio Trim Levels
EX, LX, SX
2015 Kia Rio Trim Levels
EX, LX, SX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
123 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
123 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 37 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 37 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
308 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.1 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
88.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2410 lbs
Width:
67.7 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
171.9 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2494 lbs
Width:
67.7 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
171.9 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black
Red
Signal Red
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black
Red
Signal Red
Silver
Bright Silver
White
Clear White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
