FIAT vs. Kia

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from FIAT and Kia contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both FIAT and Kia cars.

When comparing the FIAT brand to the Kia brand, FIAT has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing and retained value. Kia has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and variety of models offered.

FIAT versus Kia: Pricing and Value: Analyzing FIAT versus Kia pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both FIAT and Kia in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. FIAT also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 4 comparisons. And with regards to depreciation, both FIAT and Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for FIAT, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives FIAT the overall advantage over Kia.

FIAT versus Kia: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Kia vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 4 model comparisons, with FIAT offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Both FIAT and Kia vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

FIAT versus Kia: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: FIAT shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Kia shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 2 comparisons, and FIAT and Kia tie over 1 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: FIAT offers only 1 hatchback. In comparison, Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans.

Drivetrain Options: FIAT offers 1 electric vehicle. Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.

FIAT offers 1 front-wheel-drive model. Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.