Honda Fit vs. Kia Rio

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit and the Kia Rio.

In comparing the Honda Fit's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score 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. Based on this comparison of the Honda Fit's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit is a better car than the Kia Rio.

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Fit ranges from $15,966 to $22,996 while a used 2020 Kia Rio is priced between $10,698 to $18,095.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Fit loses 19.9 percent of its value and the Kia Rio loses 29 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 9.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Rio.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Fit is 9.2 out of 10 while the Kia Rio's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Honda Fit being ranked 2 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Kia Rio being ranked 22 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Fit is 8.4 out of 10. For the Kia Rio the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Rio.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Kia Rio base engine makes 120 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 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 Honda Fit. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the Honda Fit has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Kia Rio has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear shoulder room.

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