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Kia Rio vs. Kia Rio 5-Door

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Rio and Kia Rio 5-Door 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 Kia Rio and the Kia Rio 5-Door.

When comparing the Kia Rio's and the Kia Rio 5-Door's specifications and ratings, the Kia Rio has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Kia Rio 5-Door has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Kia Rio and Kia Rio 5-Door have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Rio's and the Kia Rio 5-Door's specifications and ratings, the Kia Rio 5-Door is a better car than the Kia Rio.

Pricing: A used 2023 Kia Rio ranges from $16,575 to $21,187 while a used 2023 Kia Rio 5-Door is priced between $16,990 to $21,999. For a new model, the Kia Rio's price is between $17,202 and $20,674, with the Kia Rio 5-Door priced between $18,325 and $21,590.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Rio loses 29 percent of its value and the Kia Rio 5-Door loses 28.3 percent of its value. This means the Kia Rio 5-Door retains 0.7 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 Kia Rio is 8.2 out of 10 while the Kia Rio 5-Door's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Kia Rio being ranked 16 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Kia Rio 5-Door being ranked 11 out of 37.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Rio is 7.7 out of 10. For the Kia Rio 5-Door the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Kia Rio 5-Door a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Rio.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Kia Rio and the Kia Rio 5-Door makes 120 horsepower. Both the Rio and the Rio 5-Door are 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: While both models are subcompact cars, the Kia Rio 5-Door has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and cargo space. The Kia Rio and Kia Rio 5-Door are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$17,202 - $20,674

Starting MSRP:

$16,750

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

$22,839

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$15,980 - $32,400

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$18,325 - $21,590

Starting MSRP:

$17,690

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

$22,839

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$15,980 - $32,400

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,859

Price Range:

$16,575 - $21,187

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

$24,519

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$16,561 - $34,445

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

139

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

30,034

# Good or Great Deals:

42

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$19,517

Price Range:

$16,990 - $21,999

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

$24,519

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$16,561 - $34,445

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$5,056

Depreciation %:

30.2%

Resale Value $:

$11,694

Residual Value %:

69.8%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact Cars)

30.1%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

29.7% - 30.2%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$5,262

Depreciation %:

29.7%

Resale Value $:

$12,428

Residual Value %:

70.3%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact Cars)

30.1%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

29.7% - 30.2%

Kia Rio Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Kia Rio 5-Door Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Rio

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

8.1

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

8.1 - 12

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.7%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Rio 5-Door

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.2

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)

10.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

8.1 - 12

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

2.3%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.6 - 8.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.6 - 8.7

Kia Rio Rankings

Best Small Cars Under $20k

6 / 15

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $20k

7 / 15

Most Comfortable Small Cars

13 / 37

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

15 / 37

Best Small Cars

16 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

21 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

22 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

31 / 37

Kia Rio 5-Door Rankings

Best Small Cars Under $20k

4 / 15

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $20k

5 / 15

Best Small Cars

11 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 37

Most Comfortable Small Cars

12 / 37

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

12 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

14 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

14 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

21 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

30 / 37

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Kia Rio Trim Levels

LX, S

Kia Rio 5-Door Trim Levels

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):

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

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:

120 hp @ 6300 rpm

Torque:

112 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.043 hp per pound

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

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):


32 / 41 / 36

Range (city/hwy):

381 / 488 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):


32 / 41 / 36

Range (city/hwy):

381 / 488 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Satellite radio:

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 Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Satellite radio:

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 Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

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:

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

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

38 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.3 inches

Cargo Space:

17.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

107.9 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2765 lbs

Width:

67.9 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

160 inches

Wheelbase:

101.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 5.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P185/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 5.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P185/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black

Silver

Silky Silver

White

Clear White

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black

Silver

Silky Silver

White

Clear White

Blue

Sporty Blue

Gray

Steel Gray

Red

Currant Red

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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