2018 Kia Rio vs 2018 Toyota Yaris

2018 Kia Rio

2018 Toyota Yaris

Select style

EX Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio EX Automatic	28	37	$17,627	$18,400
Rio LX Automatic	28	37	$14,558	$14,990
Rio LX Manual	29	37	$13,654	$13,900
Rio S Automatic	28	37	$15,625	$16,100
Rio 5-Door EX Automatic	28	37	$17,915	$18,700
Rio 5-Door LX Automatic	28	37	$14,849	$15,290
Rio 5-Door LX Manual	29	37	$13,949	$14,200
Rio 5-Door S Automatic	28	37	$15,916	$16,400

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3-Door L Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yaris 3-Door L Automatic	30	35	$15,730	$16,385
Yaris 3-Door L Manual	30	36	$15,010	$15,635
Yaris 3-Door LE Automatic	30	35	$16,593	$17,285
Yaris 5-Door L Automatic	30	35	$16,090	$16,760
Yaris 5-Door LE Automatic	30	35	$16,954	$17,660
Yaris 5-Door SE Automatic	30	35	$18,296	$19,060
Yaris 5-Door SE Manual	30	36	$17,528	$18,260
Yaris iA Automatic	32	40	$16,369	$17,050
Yaris iA Manual	30	39	$15,313	$15,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$17,627

$15,730

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$18,400

$16,385

Monthly Payment Estimate

$307 / month

$273 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.4

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

New-car buyers seeking the comforts of a factory warranty can be limited in budget picks. The 2018 Kia Rio does many little things right for not a lot of cash.

The 2018 Toyota Yaris is two cars: a fun-to-drive sedan called the "iA," and a hatchback relic that's hard to recommend. Four doors=four thumbs up.

TCC Likes

Responsive, sharp upgraded touchscreen
More responsive at low speeds
Quieter cabin

Good standard safety features
Sedan is relatively fun to drive
Impressive standard infotainment

TCC Dislikes

Pricey for its class
Base version isn’t well-equipped
Tapped and sapped at highway speeds

Slow and loud
Hatchback offers a 4-speed automatic, no really
Hard to fit more than two adults

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.9

84.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.3

51.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

40.6

Front Hip Room (in)

52.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

39.3

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

49.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

52.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

59.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.9

Wheelbase (in)

101.6

98.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

58.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

172.6

155.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

15.3

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

7.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

11.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.5

31.5

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/65TR15

P175/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P185/65TR15

P175/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2714

2335

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

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

119 @ 4850

103 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/97

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

130 @ 6300

106 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential 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

2.85

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.06

4.24

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

1.55

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Rio

Toyota Yaris

Body Style

Sedan

Liftback

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

5.5

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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