2021 Kia Rio vs 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage

2021 Kia Rio

#27 in Compact Cars

2021 Mitsubishi Mirage

#36 in Compact Cars

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LX IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rio LX IVT	33	41	$15,576	$16,050
Rio S IVT	33	41	$16,197	$16,690
Rio 5-Door S IVT	N/A	N/A	$16,489	$16,990

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Carbonite Edition CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mirage Carbonite Edition CVT	36	43	$16,624	$16,995
Mirage ES CVT	36	43	$15,254	$15,595
Mirage ES Manual	33	41	$13,982	$14,295
Mirage LE CVT	36	43	$15,866	$16,220
Mirage SE CVT	36	43	$17,064	$17,445
Mirage G4 Carbonite Edition CVT	N/A	N/A	$17,602	$17,995
Mirage G4 ES CVT	N/A	N/A	$16,232	$16,595
Mirage G4 ES Manual	N/A	N/A	$14,961	$15,295
Mirage G4 LE CVT	N/A	N/A	$16,844	$17,220
Mirage G4 SE CVT	N/A	N/A	$17,798	$18,195

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,576

$16,624

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,050

$16,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$268 / month

$283 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.3

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3.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Kia Rio feels bigger than its subcompact size, but skips some big-boy features.

The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage is a cheap car that looks, drives, and feels like one.

TCC Likes

Decent safety record
Great warranty
Comfortable ride

Standard safety fare
Manhattan-friendly dimensions
Cheap, and usually discounted

TCC Dislikes

No manual gearbox
Few options
Not much personality

1980s-level refinement
So, so slow
Not suitable for long-distance highway use

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

36 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

43 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.9

86.2

Front Hip Room (in)

52.9

48.8

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

34.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.4

46.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

51.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

55.7

Wheelbase (in)

101.6

96.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

65.6

Track Width, Front (in)

56.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

172.6

151.4

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

59.4

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

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

9.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.5

30.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P185/65TR15

P165/65SR14

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P185/65TR15

P165/65SR14

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2767

2095

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

14 X 4.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 5.5

14 X 4.5

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

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.76

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Rio

Mitsubishi Mirage

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

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

4.9

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

2021 Kia Rio

2021 Rios arriving; 2020s still available
Lease: From $271 per month on 2020s
Cash: $1,250 customer cash on 2020s
Finance: From 0.0% APR on 2020s

2021 Mitsubishi Mirage

2021 Mirage refresh arriving; 2020s remain available
Lease: From $210 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $1,250 off
Finance: From 0% APR for 60 months

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