Toyota Camry vs. Kia Rio

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

In comparing the Toyota Camry's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score 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 fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Camry's and the Kia Rio's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry is a better car than the Kia Rio.

Pricing: A used 2023 Toyota Camry ranges from $21,500 to $32,982 while a used 2023 Kia Rio is priced between $13,977 to $19,993. For a new model, the Toyota Camry's price is between $28,157 and $40,698, with the Kia Rio priced between $17,934 and $20,795.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Camry loses 35.5 percent of its value and the Kia Rio loses 35.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 0.1 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 Toyota Camry is 8.6 out of 10 while the Kia Rio's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Camry being ranked 2 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Kia Rio being ranked 16 out of 37 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.0 out of 10. For the Kia Rio the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Rio.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Camry’s base engine makes 203 horsepower, and the Kia Rio base engine makes 120 horsepower. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 616 miles. The Rio is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles.This gives the Kia Rio the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Camry the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Camry, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Kia Rio, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of front head room. The Toyota Camry and Kia Rio are comparable in regards to front leg room.

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