2021 Kia Rio vs. Its Competition

The subcompact car segment is losing entrants quickly.

The redesigned Nissan Versa is one of the best in the niche; it has an elevated feel and is available with some luxurious options.

Don’t dismiss the Chevrolet Sonic but do catch up with it soon, as it’s set to disappear from the lineup.

The Hyundai Accent is a kissing cousin to the Rio, and it comes with a few more features for a slightly higher price.

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Quick Specs
5.3 The 2021 Kia Rio feels bigger than its subcompact size, but skips some big-boy features.	5.0 The 2021 Hyundai Accent is cheap and cheerful, but chintzy on safety.	6.2 The 2021 Nissan Versa doesn’t claim the cheapest-car title anymore—and it doesn’t look, feel, or drive like it anymore, either.	4.7 The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic looks and drives younger than its age, and still offers value and a pinch of fun.
MSRP From
$16,050	$15,395	$14,980	$16,720
Gas Mileage
33 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy	29 MPG City / 41 MPG Hwy	27 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy	26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4	Regular Unleaded I-4	Regular Unleaded I-4	Turbocharged Gas I4
EPA Class
Compact Cars	Compact Cars	Compact Cars	Compact Cars
Style Name
LX IVT	SE Sedan Manual	S Manual	4-Door Sedan LS
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	4
Body Style
Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Transmission
CVT w/OD	Manual w/OD	Manual w/OD	Automatic
Detailed Spec Comparison
	2021 Kia Rio vs. 2021 Hyundai Accent	2021 Kia Rio vs. 2021 Nissan Versa	2021 Kia Rio vs. 2020 Chevrolet Sonic