2017 Kia Rio vs 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage

2017 Kia Rio

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage

Select style

EX Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio EX Automatic	27	36	$16,962	$17,755
Rio LX Automatic	27	36	$14,930	$15,395
Rio LX Manual	27	36	$13,902	$14,165
Rio 5-Door EX Automatic	27	36	$17,052	$17,905
Rio 5-Door LX Automatic	27	36	$15,027	$15,495
Rio 5-Door SX Automatic	27	36	$19,801	$20,905

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ES CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mirage ES CVT	37	43	$13,886	$14,195
Mirage ES Manual	33	41	$12,712	$12,995
Mirage GT CVT	37	43	$16,134	$16,495
Mirage SE CVT	37	43	$15,645	$15,995
Mirage SE Manual	33	41	$14,472	$14,795
Mirage G4 ES CVT	35	42	$14,864	$15,195
Mirage G4 ES Manual	33	40	$13,690	$13,995
Mirage G4 SE CVT	35	42	$16,624	$16,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,962

$13,886

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,755

$14,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$296 / month

$237 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.7

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4.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Kia Rio is a subcompact competitor that's falling behind the times. There are better cars out there for sure, but are there better deals?

The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage likely won't delight you or impress your passengers all that much, but it's a lot of efficient transportation for the dollar.

TCC Likes

Superb base price
Better-than-expected interior
Decent powertrain

Room for four adults
Maneuverability, easy parking
Great gas mileage

TCC Dislikes

Cramped interior
Bad rear seat head room
Poor safety record

Poor handling at speed
Sluggish acceleration
Very little extra power

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

37 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

43 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.4

86.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.1

Front Leg Room (in)

43.8

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

52.1

48.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

31.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

Second Hip Room (in)

51.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

51.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

37.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

59.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

55.7

Wheelbase (in)

101.2

96.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.7

65.6

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

56.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

172

149.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.2

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.4

9.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.5

30.2

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/65TR15

P165/65SR14

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/65TR15

P165/65SR14

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2573

2073

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

14 X 4.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

14 X 4.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

123 @ 4850

74 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

1.2 L/73

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

78 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

4.01 - 0.80

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.76

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

3.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Rio

Mitsubishi Mirage

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.9

4.5

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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