2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vs. 2014 Kia Rio
When we compare the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage's and the 2014 Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2014 Kia Rio has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage's and the 2014 Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is a better car than the 2014 Kia Rio.
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vs. 2014 Kia Rio Pricing
A used 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage ranges from $4,100 to $12,356 while a used 2014 Kia Rio is priced between $5,499 to $13,991.
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vs. 2014 Kia Rio Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage loses 41.3 percent of its value and the 2014 Kia Rio loses 38.6 percent of its value. This means the 2014 Kia Rio retains 2.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage.
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vs. 2014 Kia Rio Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mitsubishi Mirage is 7.9 out of 10 while the Kia Rio's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Mitsubishi Mirage being ranked 7 out of 17 Best Subcompact Cars and the Kia Rio being ranked 8 out of 17. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Mitsubishi Mirage is ranked 20 and the Kia Rio is ranked 21.
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage vs. 2014 Kia Rio Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mitsubishi Mirage is 7.9 out of 10. For the Kia Rio the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Mitsubishi Mirage a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Rio.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage’s base engine makes 74 horsepower, and the 2014 Kia Rio base engine makes 138 horsepower. The Mirage is rated to deliver an average of 37 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 386 miles. The Rio is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles.This gives the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2014 Kia Rio the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are subcompact cars, the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear leg room and cargo space. The 2014 Kia Rio has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
4100 - 12356
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.412887
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
5499 - 13991
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.386264
Mitsubishi Mirage Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.902446 / 10
Reliability:
7.907337 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Kia Rio Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.804689 / 10
Reliability:
7.509378 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mitsubishi Mirage Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
10 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 17Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
20 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 43Ranking
26 out of / 43Ranking
28 out of / 28Ranking
42 out of / 43Kia Rio Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
10 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 12Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
18 out of / 43Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
35 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Trim Levels
DE, ES
2014 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
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
74 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
74 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.038 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
123 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
34 / 42 / 37
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 386 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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
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 Equipment
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:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
103.3 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:
88.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
1973 lbs
Width:
65.6 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
148.8 inches
Wheelbase:
96.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 4.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P165/65R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R15