Hyundai Veloster vs. Kia Rio
$18,900
$16,750
Highlights
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$18,900
|
$16,750
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
25 City / 33 Hwy
|
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
147 hp
|
120 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
1.6 L/98
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
147 @ 6200
|
120 @ 6300
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
132 @ 4500
|
112 @ 4500
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
25 City / 33 Hwy
|
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/45VR17
|
P185/65TR15
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
15 X 5.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
15 X 5.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/45VR17
|
P185/65TR15
|
Suspension
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 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 |
35 ft
|
34 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
60 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
68 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
47 in
|
52 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Length, Overall |
167 in
|
173 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
34 in
|
34 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
90 ft³
|
90 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
102 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
55 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
54 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
14 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
36 in
|
37 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
20 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
45 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,822 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 |
13 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
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
410
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
130
|
Brakes
| 2021 Hyundai Veloster | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10 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 |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2023 Kia Rio is more fuel efficient than the 2021 Hyundai Veloster with 36 MPG combined versus 28 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2023 Kia Rio is cheaper than the 2021 Hyundai Veloster with a $16,750 starting MSRP versus a $18,900 starting MSRP.
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