Kia Rio 5-Door vs. Honda Civic
When comparing the Kia Rio 5-Door's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Kia Rio 5-Door 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 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Rio 5-Door's and the Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic is a better car than the Kia Rio 5-Door.
Kia Rio 5-Door vs. Honda Civic Pricing
A used 2023 Kia Rio 5-Door ranges from $17,977 to $23,063 while a used 2024 Honda Civic is priced between $23,299 to $32,651. For a new model, the Kia Rio 5-Door's price is between $18,632 and $22,659, with the Honda Civic priced between $26,044 and $32,998.
Kia Rio 5-Door vs. Honda Civic Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Rio 5-Door loses 39.2 percent of its value and the Honda Civic loses 36 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Rio 5-Door.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Kia Rio 5-Door’s base engine makes 120 horsepower, and the Honda Civic base engine makes 158 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Honda Civic, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Kia Rio 5-Door, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
18632 - 22659
Used Asking Price:
17977 - 23063
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.391598
Pricing
New Asking Price:
26044 - 32998
Used Asking Price:
23299 - 32651
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.359652
Kia Rio 5-Door Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.574731 / 10
Reliability:
8.324194 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Kia Rio 5-Door Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
23 out of / 43Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
36 out of / 43Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 28Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Rio 5-Door Trim Levels
S
Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport, Sport Touring, Type R, EX, Si, Touring
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
138 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 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:
2 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
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 Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
24.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.5 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2928 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
179 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
215/55R16