Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Rio
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Trax 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 Trax and the Kia Rio.
In comparing the Chevrolet Trax's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Trax has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. 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, resale value and overall quality score. The Chevrolet Trax and Kia Rio have the same Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Trax's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the Kia Rio is a better car than the Chevrolet Trax.
Pricing: A used 2022 Chevrolet Trax ranges from $15,100 to $21,900 while a used 2022 Kia Rio is priced between $11,973 to $18,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Trax loses 47.3 percent of its value and the Kia Rio loses 35.6 percent of its value. This means the Kia Rio retains 11.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Trax.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Trax is 7.6 out of 10 while the Kia Rio's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Trax being ranked 6 out of 21 Best Subcompact SUVs and the Kia Rio being ranked 16 out of 37 Best Small Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Trax and Kia Rio is 7.4 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Trax’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the Kia Rio base engine makes 120 horsepower. The Trax is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The Rio is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. This gives the Kia Rio the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Trax. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Trax, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Kia Rio, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Chevrolet Trax and Kia Rio are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Trax has an average safety rating of 4.55 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
23460 - 26218
Starting MSRP:
21400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
23820
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19000 - 34200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
19390
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13600 - 29900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18586
Price Range:
15100 - 21900
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21495
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
18030 - 25396
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15520
Price Range:
11973 - 18998
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
18854
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13087 - 27996
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
69
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
48397
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Chevrolet Trax Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.5 / 10
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 Trax
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.1 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.022
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Rio
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
7.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
4.9 - 12.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.042
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0469732660799396
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.0 - 11.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.762338227589073
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 3.3
Chevrolet Trax Rankings
Ranking
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8 out of / 56Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
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12 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 21Ranking
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32 out of / 67Ranking
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35 out of / 67Ranking
45 out of / 67Ranking
46 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Ranking
65 out of / 67Kia 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
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Trax Trim Levels
LS, LT
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):
4.55 out of 5 Stars
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:
155 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
120 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
112 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
33 / 41 / 36
Range (city/hwy):
393 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
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
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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:
Standard
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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
18.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.5 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
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
89.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3124 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
167.6 inches
Wheelbase:
100.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2767 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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Gray
Shadow Gray Metallic / Stone Gray Metallic
Red
Black Cherry Metallic / Crimson Metallic
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Silky Silver
White
Clear White
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Jet Black/Light Ash Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
