2018 Ford Fiesta vs 2018 Kia Rio

2018 Ford Fiesta

2018 Kia Rio

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S Hatch

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta S Hatch	27	35	$14,287	$14,505
Fiesta S Sedan	27	35	$13,992	$14,205
Fiesta SE Hatch	27	35	$15,499	$15,735
Fiesta SE Sedan	27	35	$15,203	$15,435
Fiesta ST Hatch	26	33	$20,966	$21,285
Fiesta Titanium Hatch	27	37	$19,203	$19,495
Fiesta Titanium Sedan	27	37	$18,907	$19,195

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EX Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio EX Automatic	28	37	$17,627	$18,400
Rio LX Automatic	28	37	$14,558	$14,990
Rio LX Manual	29	37	$13,654	$13,900
Rio S Automatic	28	37	$15,625	$16,100
Rio 5-Door EX Automatic	28	37	$17,915	$18,700
Rio 5-Door LX Automatic	28	37	$14,849	$15,290
Rio 5-Door LX Manual	29	37	$13,949	$14,200
Rio 5-Door S Automatic	28	37	$15,916	$16,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,287

$17,627

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,505

$18,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$242 / month

$307 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.3

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5.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The teensy 2018 Ford Fiesta lives its best life as a scintillating turbo-4 ST.

New-car buyers seeking the comforts of a factory warranty can be limited in budget picks. The 2018 Kia Rio does many little things right for not a lot of cash.

TCC Likes

Good-looking, still
Great steering
Lots of Titanium features

Responsive, sharp upgraded touchscreen
More responsive at low speeds
Quieter cabin

TCC Dislikes

Barely-there rear seats
Jerky dual-clutch automatic
Cluttered cockpit

Pricey for its class
Base version isn’t well-equipped
Tapped and sapped at highway speeds

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

85.1

89.9

Front Hip Room (in)

50.6

52.9

Second Leg Room (in)

31.2

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

49.2

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

54.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.7

Wheelbase (in)

101.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.8

67.9

Track Width, Front (in)

57.7

59.8

Length, Overall (in)

159.7

172.6

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

57.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

25.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

14.9

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

7.9

10.3

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.4

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

33.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P185/60HR15

P185/65TR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/60HR15

P185/65TR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2537

2714

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

15 X 5.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 5000

119 @ 4850

Engine Order Code

99J

Displacement

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6350

130 @ 6300

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.85

4.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.07

3.06

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.83

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.61

3.44

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

2.73

Trans Order Code

44C

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Fiesta

Kia Rio

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.8

5.5

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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