Ford Fiesta vs. Kia Rio
Highlights
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$14,260
|
$16,750
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
27 City / 37 Hwy
|
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
120 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
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
1.6 L/97
|
1.6 L/98
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
120 @ 6350
|
120 @ 6300
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
112 @ 5000
|
112 @ 4500
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
27 City / 37 Hwy
|
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size |
P185/60HR15
|
P185/65TR15
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 X 6 in
|
15 X 5.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 X 6 in
|
15 X 5.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P185/60HR15
|
P185/65TR15
|
Suspension
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34 ft
|
34 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
58 in
|
60 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
68 in
|
68 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
49 in
|
52 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
51 in
|
53 in
|
| Length, Overall |
174 in
|
173 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
31 in
|
34 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
85 ft³
|
90 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
98 in
|
102 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
54 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
13 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Track Width, Rear |
58 in
|
60 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
49 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,571 lbs
|
2,767 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
500
|
410
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
130
|
Brakes
| 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
8 in
|
8 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 in
|
11 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2019 Ford Fiesta or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2019 Ford Fiesta and the 2023 Kia Rio are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 Ford Fiesta or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2023 Kia Rio is more fuel efficient than the 2019 Ford Fiesta with 36 MPG combined versus 31 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Ford Fiesta or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2019 Ford Fiesta is cheaper than the 2023 Kia Rio with a $14,260 starting MSRP versus a $16,750 starting MSRP.
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