Chevrolet Aveo vs. Kia Rio
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Aveo and 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 Chevrolet Aveo and the Kia Rio.
When comparing the Chevrolet Aveo's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, The Kia Rio has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Aveo's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the Kia Rio is a better car than the Chevrolet Aveo.
Pricing: A used 2011 Chevrolet Aveo ranges from $2,945 to $10,015 while a used 2011 Kia Rio is priced between $2,888 to $9,587.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Aveo’s base engine makes 108 horsepower, and the Kia Rio base engine makes 110 horsepower. The Aveo is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. The Rio is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 405 miles.This gives the Kia Rio the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Aveo the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Rio has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Chevrolet Aveo has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear leg room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$11,965
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$12,295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$12,976
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$9,985 - $15,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,927
Price Range:
$2,945 - $10,015
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
102,467
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,060
Price Range:
$2,888 - $9,587
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$6,701
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$5,956 - $9,252
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
120,265
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Chevrolet Aveo Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
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 Chevrolet Aveo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Rio
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.4 - 18.7
Chevrolet Aveo Rankings
Not yet available
Kia Rio Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
14 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
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Aveo Trim Levels
Not yet available
Kia Rio Trim Levels
Base, LX, SX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 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:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
108 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
105 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
110 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
107 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 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 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 420 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):
28 / 34 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 405 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
11.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
92.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2568 lbs
Width:
67.3 inches
Height:
59.3 inches
Length:
169.7 inches
Wheelbase:
97.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2365 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
166.9 inches
Wheelbase:
98.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/60R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
175/70R14
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Granite Metallic
Blue
Bimini Blue / Bright Blue
Brown
Copper Canyon
Gray
Medium Gray
Green
Wintergreen
Red
Sport Red / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Summer Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Clear Silver
White
Clear White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Brown
Neutral
Gray
Charcoal
Interior Colors
Brown
Not available
Gray
Gray
