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Dodge Dart vs. Kia Rio

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2016 Dodge Dart2023 Kia Rio
Starting MSRP
$16,995
$16,750
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Regular Gasoline I-4
MPG
24 City / 34 Hwy
32 City / 41 Hwy
Horsepower
160 hp
120 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2016 Dodge Dart2023 Kia Rio
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 4600
112 @ 4500
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Regular Gasoline I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122
1.6 L/98
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
160 @ 6400
120 @ 6300
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
MPG
24 City / 34 Hwy
32 City / 41 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2016 Dodge Dart2023 Kia Rio
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 7 in
15 X 5.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Front Tire Size
P205/55HR16
P185/65TR15
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P205/55HR16
P185/65TR15
Front Wheel Size
16 X 7 in
15 X 5.5 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2016 Dodge Dart2023 Kia Rio
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam

Steering

Steering comparison
2016 Dodge Dart2023 Kia Rio
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
34 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2016 Dodge Dart2023 Kia Rio
Second Hip Room
53 in
52 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Front Head Room
39 in
39 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
60 in
Length, Overall
184 in
173 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
53 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Wheelbase
106 in
102 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
54 in
Second Head Room
37 in
37 in
Height, Overall
58 in
57 in
Liftover Height
30 in
N/A
Second Leg Room
35 in
34 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
53 in
Passenger Volume
97 ft³
90 ft³
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
6 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
60 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
68 in
Trunk Volume
13 ft³
14 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2016 Dodge Dart2023 Kia Rio
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
12 gal
Base Curb Weight
3,122 lbs
2,767 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2016 Dodge Dart2023 Kia Rio
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2016 Dodge Dart2023 Kia Rio
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2016 Dodge Dart2023 Kia Rio
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
500
410
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
130

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2016 Dodge Dart2023 Kia Rio
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
8 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
11 in
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Front Disc/Rear Drum

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2016 Dodge Dart or the 2023 Kia Rio?

The 2023 Kia Rio is more reliable than the 2016 Dodge Dart according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2023 Rio versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2016 Dart.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Dodge Dart or the 2023 Kia Rio?

The 2023 Kia Rio is more fuel efficient than the 2016 Dodge Dart with 36 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Dodge Dart or the 2023 Kia Rio?

The 2023 Kia Rio is cheaper than the 2016 Dodge Dart with a $16,750 starting MSRP versus a $16,995 starting MSRP.

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