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Kia Rio vs. Suzuki Swift

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Rio and Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift.

When we compare the Kia Rio's and the Suzuki Swift's specifications and ratings, the Kia Rio has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Suzuki Swift has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Kia Rio's and the Suzuki Swift's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Rio’s base engine makes 96 horsepower, and the Suzuki Swift base engine makes 79 horsepower. The Rio is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 319 miles. The Swift is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 380 miles. This gives the Suzuki Swift the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Rio. Both models use gasoline.

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Model & Pricing
Kia Rio
Suzuki Swift

2001 Kia Rio
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$9,390

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

$9,759

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$9,390 - $10,394

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$9,729

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

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Category Starting MSRP Range:

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Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

102,416

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

0

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# Good or Great Deals:

0

Kia Rio Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Suzuki Swift Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Rio

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Suzuki Swift

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

2.2 - 4.1

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

0.8

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Kia Rio Rankings

Most Affordable Small Cars

3 / 24

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

5 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

5 / 12

Best Small Cars Under $20k

9 / 21

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

14 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

15 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

18 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

21 / 43

Best Small Cars

22 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

29 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

35 / 43

Suzuki Swift Rankings

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Kia Rio Trim Levels

Base

Suzuki Swift Trim Levels

GA, GL

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

96 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

98 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

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

0.043 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

79 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

75 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm

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

0.042 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


24 / 29 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

264 / 319 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


31 / 38 / 34

Range (city/hwy):

310 / 380 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bluetooth:

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

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

N/A

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bluetooth:

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

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Power outlet:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup 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

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Backup 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:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

53 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

32.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.2 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

48.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

36 inches

Rear Leg Room:

32.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

48.9 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2242 lbs

Width:

65.9 inches

Height:

56.7 inches

Length:

165.9 inches

Wheelbase:

94.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

6 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

1895 lbs

Width:

62.6 inches

Height:

54.7 inches

Length:

149.4 inches

Wheelbase:

93.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

13.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P175/70R13

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

13.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P155/80R13

Exterior Colors

Blue

Steel Blue Metallic

Gold

Light Gold / Sunburst Gold

Green

Emerald Green / Forest Green

Red

Classic Red

Silver

Light Silver

White

Polar White

Exterior Colors

Blue

Brilliant Blue Metallic

Gold

Not available

Green

Not available

Red

Victory Red

Silver

Platinum Silver Metallic

White

Bright White

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Gray

Gray

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