2022 Kia Rio vs. 2022 Toyota Corolla

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Kia Rio and 2022 Toyota Corolla 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 2022 Kia Rio and the 2022 Toyota Corolla.

When we compare the 2022 Kia Rio's and the 2022 Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Kia Rio has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2022 Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Kia Rio's and the 2022 Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Toyota Corolla is a better car than the 2022 Kia Rio.

Pricing: A used 2022 Kia Rio ranges from $14,489 to $21,893 while a used 2022 Toyota Corolla is priced between $17,788 to $24,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Kia Rio loses 29 percent of its value and the 2022 Toyota Corolla loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Toyota Corolla retains 2.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Kia Rio.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Rio is 8.2 out of 10 while the Toyota Corolla's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Kia Rio being ranked 22 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Toyota Corolla being ranked 4 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Rio is 7.7 out of 10. For the Toyota Corolla the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Corolla a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Rio.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Kia Rio’s base engine makes 120 horsepower, and the 2022 Toyota Corolla base engine makes 139 horsepower. The Rio is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles.This gives the 2022 Kia Rio the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2022 Toyota Corolla the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2022 Kia Rio, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2022 Toyota Corolla, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The 2022 Toyota Corolla has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.