Kia Niro vs. Kia Rio
In comparing the Kia Niro to the Kia Rio, the Kia Niro has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Kia Rio has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Kia Niro versus the Kia Rio, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Kia Niro versus Kia Rio Pricing
A one- to five-year-old used Kia Niro ranges from $20,000 to $30,000 while a used Kia Rio from the same model year range is priced between $14,479 to $20,445. For a new model, the Kia Niro's price is between $30,537 and $38,095, with the Kia Rio priced between $17,543 and $22,980.
Kia Niro versus Kia Rio Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Niro is 7.1 out of 10 while the Kia Rio's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Kia Niro being ranked 7 out of 21 Best Hybrid SUVs and the Kia Rio being ranked 7 out of 12 Best Small Cars for the Money.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Kia Niro’s base engine makes 139 horsepower, and the Kia Rio base engine makes 120 horsepower. The Niro is rated to deliver an average of 49 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The Rio is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Kia Niro, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and trunk space. The Kia Rio, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Kia Niro has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$30,537 - $38,095
Used Asking Price:
$20,000 - $30,000
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
48.7%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$17,543 - $22,980
Used Asking Price:
$14,479 - $20,445
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
38.6%
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21iSeeCars Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 51Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 51Ranking
14 out of / 51Summary Review
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Summary Review
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Trim Levels
LX, EX, EX Touring, SX Touring, SX
Trim Levels
LX, S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain
10 years / 100000 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 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
139 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing Capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
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 applicable
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):
53 / 45 / 49
Range (city/hwy):
588 / 500 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
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Heated Seats:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
22.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.9 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 applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
89.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3071 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
174 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 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:
alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R15
