Kia Rio vs. Toyota Yaris Hatchback

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Rio and Toyota Yaris Hatchback 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 Toyota Yaris Hatchback.

When we compare the Kia Rio's and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback's specifications and ratings, 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 and base engine power. The Toyota Yaris Hatchback has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Kia Rio's and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback's specifications and ratings, the Kia Rio is a better car than the Toyota Yaris Hatchback.

Pricing: A used 2020 Kia Rio ranges from $10,698 to $18,095 while a used 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback is priced between $13,996 to $20,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Rio loses 29 percent of its value and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback loses 22.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris Hatchback retains 6.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Rio.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Rio’s base engine makes 120 horsepower, and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback base engine makes 106 horsepower. The Rio is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. The Yaris Hatchback is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. This gives the Kia Rio the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Yaris Hatchback. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

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