2008 Honda Fit vs 2008 Kia Rio - The Car Connection

2008 Honda Fit

2008 Kia Rio

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	27	34	$14,235	$14,750
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$15,502	$16,070
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	28	34	$13,467	$13,950
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	28	34	$14,734	$15,270

Select style

4-Door Sedan Automatic LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	29	38	$12,970	$13,665
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic SX	29	38	$13,730	$14,465
Rio 4-Door Sedan Manual	32	35	$10,465	$10,890
Rio 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	32	35	$12,160	$12,815
Rio 4-Door Sedan Manual SX	32	35	$12,915	$13,615
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic Rio5 LX	25	35	$13,060	$13,765
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic Rio5 SX	25	35	$13,965	$14,715
Rio 5-Door HB Manual Rio5 LX	27	32	$12,250	$12,915
Rio 5-Door HB Manual Rio5 SX	27	32	$13,160	$13,870

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,235

$12,970

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,750

$13,665

Monthly Payment Estimate

$246 / month

$228 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Honda Fit is one of the smallest cars on the road, but it’s fun to drive, huge inside, and a tremendous value.

The 2008 Kia Rio is a good choice among subcompacts and it’s stylish, but standard anti-lock brakes and better side-impact protection would help its case against the Honda Fit.

TCC Likes

High driving position
Great visibility
Quick steering and excellent maneuverability

Perky styling
Inexpensive utility of Rio5
Sprightly handling

TCC Dislikes

Awkward-looking design from some angles
Narrow cabin doesn’t allow much elbow room
Harsh ride quality

Passenger side-impact protection
Engine noise
Manual shift feel

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.7

34.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

39.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

92.2

Second Hip Room (in)

51.0

50.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

53.5

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.6

53.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.8

Front Hip Room (in)

51.2

50.8

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.2

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

57.3

57.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

157.4

166.9

Height, Overall (in)

60.0

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.1

57.5

Wheelbase (in)

96.5

98.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

41.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

21.3

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.1 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

8.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.8

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.8

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.3

33.1

Steering Type

Electric pwr rack & pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.41

3.0

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P175/65SR14

P185/65R14

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/65SR14

P185/65R14

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2514

2403

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

14 x 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

14 x 5.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.6

6.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

1.5L/91.4

1.6L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

109 @ 5800

110 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

MPFI

- TBD -

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

105 @ 4800

107 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.55

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.96

2.18

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.68

1.58

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.56

4.04

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.69

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.00

2.85

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Fit

Kia Rio

Body Style

5-Door Hatchback

4dr Sdn

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.83

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Macpherson strut

Independent

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