2019 Kia Rio vs 2019 Toyota Yaris

2019 Kia Rio

2019 Toyota Yaris

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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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L Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yaris Sedan L Automatic	32	40	$16,033	$16,700
Yaris Sedan L Manual	30	39	$14,976	$15,600
Yaris Sedan LE Automatic	32	40	$16,993	$17,700
Yaris Sedan LE Manual	30	39	$15,936	$16,600
Yaris Sedan XLE Automatic	32	40	$17,953	$18,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,936

$16,033

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,390

$16,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$257 / month

$278 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.2

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5.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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

The fun 2019 Toyota Yaris sedan has thankfully outlived its hatchback cousin.

TCC Likes

Great safety scores
Good value
Quality ride and handling

Zippy handling
Standard active safety tech
Decent fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

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

Light on power
No Apple/Android compatibility
Dumpy infotainment system

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

32 mpg

Highway

37 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

52.9

48.6

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

34.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

38.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.9

85.9

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

49.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

53.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

36.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

41.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

101.6

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.8

58.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

172.6

171.2

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

58.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

13.5

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

11.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.5

30.8

Tires

Front Tire Size

P185/65TR15

P185/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/65TR15

P185/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2714

2416

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Styled Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Styled Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

119 @ 4850

103 @ 4000

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

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.59

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

3.53

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

1.35

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

2.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

2.02

Trans Order Code

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Kia Rio

Toyota Yaris Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

5.5

5.1

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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