2011 Honda Fit vs 2011 Kia Rio vs 2011 Toyota Yaris

2011 Honda Fit

2011 Kia Rio

2011 Toyota Yaris

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	28	35	$15,339	$15,900
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$17,077	$17,710
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport w/Navi	27	33	$18,546	$19,240
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	27	33	$14,571	$15,100
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	27	33	$16,261	$16,860

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4-Door Sedan Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio 4-Door Sedan Base	28	34	$12,060	$12,295
Rio 4-Door Sedan LX	27	36	$14,480	$14,995
Rio 4-Door Sedan SX	27	36	$15,110	$16,095
Rio 5-Door HB Rio5 LX	27	36	$14,570	$15,095
Rio 5-Door HB Rio5 SX	27	36	$15,390	$16,395

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3-Door Liftback Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Automatic	29	35	$13,397	$13,955
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Manual	29	36	$12,629	$13,155
Yaris 4-Door Sedan Automatic	29	35	$13,934	$14,515
Yaris 4-Door Sedan Manual	29	36	$13,167	$13,715
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic	29	35	$13,685	$14,255
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Manual	29	36	$12,917	$13,455

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,339

$12,060

$13,397

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,900

$12,295

$13,955

Monthly Payment Estimate

$265 / month

$205 / month

$233 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Honda Fit is like a mini-minivan in some respects, with an incredibly space-efficient design; yet it's peppy, frugal, and fun to drive.

The 2011 Kia Rio has a perky driving feel and roomy interior, though the lack of refinement, low safety scores, and dated styling limit its appeal.

The 2011 Toyota Yaris is a great city car for cost-conscious commuters, though those who expect a top-notch list of connectivity features will be disappointed.

TCC Likes

Great steering and maneuverability
Space-maximizing backseat arrangement
Substantial driving feel

Perky driving feel
Conservative but pleasant interior
Versatile Rio5

Excellent fuel economy
Attractively styled Liftbacks
Safety features

TCC Dislikes

Bulbous, vanlike silhouette
No Bluetooth or satellite radio

Boomy engine
Imprecise manual shifter
Worrisome safety ratings

Gimmicky centrally mounted gauges
Doesn't handle especially well
Flat, small front seats

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

34 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Compact

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

34.5

34.3

33.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

39.6

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

51.3

50.0

46.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

53.5

51.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.8

92.2

84.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.0

37.8

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.3

53.1

50.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.8

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.5

50.8

50.0

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

58.7

57.9

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.1

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

161.6

166.9

150.6

Height, Overall (in)

60.0

57.9

60.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.1

57.5

57.9

Wheelbase (in)

98.4

96.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

57.3

25.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

20.6

9.32

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.1 x - TBD -

10.0 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 -

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

11.9

11.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.7

- TBD -

19.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

32.7

30.8

Steering Type

Electric pwr rack & pinion

Rack & Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.48

4.3

3.0

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P175/65SR15

P175/70R14

P175/65R14

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/65SR15

P175/70R14

P175/65R14

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2575

2365

2355

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 x 5.0

14 x 5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

14 X 5.0

14 x 5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.1

6.3

5.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

540

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

MPFI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

106 @ 4800

107 @ 4500

103 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5L/91.4

1.6L/98

1.5L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

117 @ 6600

110 @ 6000

106 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.00

3.61

2.85

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.37

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.55

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.96

3.54

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.68

2.04

1.55

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.56

4.05

4.24

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

1.03

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Fit

Kia Rio

Toyota Yaris

Body Style

5 Door Hatchback

4 Door Sedan

3 Door Hatchback

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

- TBD -

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion beam

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Macpherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

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

6.0

5.9

6.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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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