2019 Honda Fit vs 2019 Kia Rio - The Car Connection

2019 Honda Fit

#13 in Compact Cars

2019 Kia Rio

#19 in Compact Cars

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Manual LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Manual LX	29	36	$15,764	$16,190
CVT LX	33	40	$16,539	$16,990
Manual Sport	29	36	$17,033	$17,500
CVT w/Honda Sensing LX	33	40	$17,508	$17,990
Manual EX	29	36	$17,673	$18,160
CVT Sport	31	36	$17,808	$18,300
CVT EX	31	36	$18,448	$18,960
CVT w/Honda Sensing Sport	31	36	$18,777	$19,300
CVT EX-L	31	36	$19,960	$20,520
CVT w/Navi EX-L	31	36	$20,929	$21,520

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Automatic LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Automatic LX	28	37	$14,936	$15,390
Automatic S	28	37	$15,713	$16,190

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,764

$14,936

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,190

$15,390

Monthly Payment Estimate

$270 / month

$257 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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5.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Honda Fit is the spiritual successor to what put Honda on the map: it's small, versatile, and fuel efficient.

The 2019 Kia Rio gives used cars a run for their money with its great warranty, good ride, safety tech, and spacious interior.

TCC Likes

Surprisingly spacious, flexible interior
Fun 6-speed manual
Great fuel economy

Great safety scores
Good value
Quality ride and handling

TCC Dislikes

Front seats need more padding
Busy dash styling
Less than spirited acceleration

Slim options
Base Rios lack active safety tech
Fuel efficiency could be better

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.6

53.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.5

52.9

Second Leg Room (in)

39.3

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.5

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

45.1

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

54.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.7

89.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

99.6

101.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

Track Width, Front (in)

58.3

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.4

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

161.4

172.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

52.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

16.6

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

7.9

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.1

33.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/60TR15

P185/65TR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/60TR15

P185/65TR15

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2522

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Engine

Displacement

1.5 L/91

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

130 @ 6600

130 @ 6300

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

114 @ 4600

119 @ 4850

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

1.83

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.44

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.87

2.73

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.46

4.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.62

3.06

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Honda Fit

Kia Rio

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

5.6

5.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

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

2019 Honda Fit

2019 Honda Fit is here
Rebates: No cash deals
Financing: From 1.9% for 36 mo.
Lease: No advertised specials

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2019 Kia Rio

2019 Rio is in stock; 2018s sold out
Incentive: Up to $500 customer cash
Finance: 0.0% APR for 48 months
Lease: No current advertised offers

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