2019 Honda Fit vs 2019 Kia Rio - The Car Connection

2019 Honda Fit

2019 Kia Rio

Select style

EX CVT

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

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LX Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio LX Automatic	28	37	$14,936	$15,390
Rio S Automatic	28	37	$15,713	$16,190
Rio 5-Door S Automatic	28	37	$16,003	$16,490

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,448

$14,936

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,960

$15,390

Monthly Payment Estimate

$316 / 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 Wagons

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.8

89.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

37.4

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)

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

45.1

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

54.1

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.4

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

161.4

172.6

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

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

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

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 Size

P185/55HR16

P185/65TR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/55HR16

P185/65TR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2644

2714

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6

15 X 5.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

113 @ 4600

119 @ 4850

Engine Order Code

_HC02_

Displacement

1.5 L/91

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

128 @ 6600

130 @ 6300

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

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)

2.53 - 0.41

4.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.44

3.06

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

_6MT08

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.95

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Fit

Kia Rio

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

5.6

5.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

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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