2020 Kia Rio vs 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage

2020 Kia Rio

2020 Mitsubishi Mirage

Select style

LX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio LX IVT	33	41	$15,382	$15,850
Rio S IVT	33	41	$16,002	$16,490
Rio 5-Door S IVT	N/A	N/A	$16,295	$16,790

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ES CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mirage ES CVT	36	43	$14,961	$15,295
Mirage ES Manual	33	41	$13,689	$13,995
Mirage GT CVT	36	43	$16,918	$17,295
Mirage LE CVT	36	43	$15,841	$16,195
Mirage SE CVT	36	43	$16,380	$16,745
Mirage G4 ES CVT	N/A	N/A	$15,939	$16,295
Mirage G4 ES Manual	N/A	N/A	$14,667	$14,995
Mirage G4 LE CVT	N/A	N/A	$16,819	$17,195
Mirage G4 SE CVT	N/A	N/A	$17,358	$17,745

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,382

$14,961

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$15,850

$15,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$264 / month

$255 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.3

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3.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Kia Rio is a small car with a quality feel.

The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage ranks near the bottom of our ratings, but gets excellent gas mileage.

TCC Likes

Good safety record
Lots of car for the cash
Comfortable ride

Minuscule base price
Easy to park anywhere
Great fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Few options
No manual gearbox
Crash-avoidance technology should be standard

…But not a very good one
Glacial acceleration
Uneasy highway handling

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

36 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

43 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.9

86.2

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

46.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

51.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

52.9

48.8

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

34.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

56.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

172.6

149.4

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

59.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

55.7

Wheelbase (in)

101.6

96.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

65.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

17.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

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)

2767

2073

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

14 X 4.5

Front Wheel Material

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

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

112 @ 4500

74 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/98

1.2 L/73

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

120 @ 6300

78 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-3

Fuel System

MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

4.01 - 0.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.45

3.76

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.77

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

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

4.9

4.6

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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