2012 Kia Rio vs 2012 Scion xD - The Car Connection

2012 Kia Rio

2012 Scion xD

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4-Door Sedan Automatic EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic EX	28	36	$15,535	$16,300
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic LX	28	36	$14,010	$14,500
Rio 4-Door Sedan Automatic SX	28	36	$16,675	$17,500
Rio 4-Door Sedan Manual LX	29	37	$13,145	$13,400
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic EX	28	36	$15,735	$16,500
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic LX	28	36	$14,205	$14,700
Rio 5-Door HB Automatic SX	28	36	$16,880	$17,700
Rio 5-Door HB Manual LX	29	37	$13,335	$13,600

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
xD 5-Door HB Automatic	27	33	$15,337	$16,145
xD 5-Door HB Automatic Release Series 4.0	27	33	$16,196	$17,050
xD 5-Door HB Manual	27	33	$14,577	$15,345
xD 5-Door HB Manual Release Series 4.0	27	33	$15,436	$16,250

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,535

$15,337

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,300

$16,145

Monthly Payment Estimate

$272 / month

$269 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The yardsticks have moved--but the 2012 Kia Rio has kicked itself into contention in a class filled with very good economy cars.

It's not as much fun as its styling suggests, but the 2012 Scion xD has a low base price and offers lots of accessories.

TCC Likes

Euro-inspired looks
High-rent cabin
Smooth drivetrain

A good value
Lots of standard features
A long list of accessories

TCC Dislikes

Less interior room than Accent, Fit
Back seat is tight for adults
Not truly quick, like Sonic

Front seats are short, uncomfortable
Not much rear-seat headroom
No telescoping steering wheel

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

52.1

51.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.4

84.5

Second Leg Room (in)

31.1

33.9

Front Head Room (in)

40.0

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

51.2

50.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

51.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.1

50.7

Front Leg Room (in)

43.8

40.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.0

58.7

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

96.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.7

67.9

Track Width, Front (in)

59.9

58.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

171.9

154.7

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

59.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

10.5

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1 x 0.9

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.4

11.1

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

2.56

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.5

15.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.5

37.0

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/65R15

P195/60R16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/65R15

P195/60R16

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R16

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2403

2665

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 5.5

16 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 5.5

16 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.3

5.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

540

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

MPFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

123 @ 4850

125 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6L/97

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

128 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

4.13

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

2.85

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

1.00

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.72

1.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Rio

Scion xD

Body Style

Sedan

4 Door Wagon

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

L-Arm MacPherson strut

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)

0.79

0.98

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

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

5.9

6.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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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