Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Rio
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Cruze 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 Cruze and the Kia Rio.
When comparing the Chevrolet Cruze's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Cruze has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Kia Rio has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Chevrolet Cruze and Kia Rio have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Cruze's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Cruze is a better car than the Kia Rio.
Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Cruze ranges from $7,742 to $17,051 while a used 2019 Kia Rio is priced between $7,503 to $16,525.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Cruze’s base engine makes 153 horsepower, and the Kia Rio base engine makes 130 horsepower. Both the Cruze and the Rio are rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 521 and 440 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Cruze has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Kia Rio has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Chevrolet Cruze and Kia Rio are comparable in regards to front head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
17995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
21340
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
14795 - 40395
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
17286
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
12460 - 26900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12509
Price Range:
7742 - 17051
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
17470
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
10157 - 31336
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
220
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
93898
# Good or Great Deals:
87
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11862
Price Range:
7503 - 16525
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
14284
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
10300 - 29195
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
70
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85925
# Good or Great Deals:
33
Chevrolet Cruze Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Kia Rio Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Cruze
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
2.8 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.073
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Rio
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
4.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.7 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.042
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.149964503894245
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 12.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.259015160817843
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 11.8
Chevrolet Cruze Rankings
Not yet available
Kia Rio Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
13 out of / 37Ranking
13 out of / 37Ranking
15 out of / 37Ranking
16 out of / 37Ranking
21 out of / 37Ranking
22 out of / 37Ranking
31 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Cruze Trim Levels
Diesel, L, LS, LT, Premier
Kia Rio Trim Levels
LX, S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
153 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
130 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
119 foot-lbs @ 4850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 38 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 37 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 440 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2870 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
183.7 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2714 lbs
Width:
67.9 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
172.6 inches
Wheelbase:
101.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R15
Exterior Colors
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Black
Not available
Exterior Colors
Silver
Silky Silver
White
Clear White
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
