Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio

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2024 Kia Forte
$19,990
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$16,750
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$19,990
Starting MSRP
$16,750
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
147 hp
Horsepower
120 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
120 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
1.6 L/98
Displacement
-
Displacement
132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
112 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

15 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
15 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
P185/65TR15
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
P185/65TR15
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Measurements

51 in
Second Hip Room
52 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
96 ft³
Passenger Volume
90 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
36 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
62 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
183 in
Length, Overall
173 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
106 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
38 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
62 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
39 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,767 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
410
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2023 Kia Rio?

The 2024 Kia Forte is more reliable than the 2023 Kia Rio according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2024 Forte versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2023 Rio.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2023 Kia Rio?

The 2023 Kia Rio is more fuel efficient than the 2024 Kia Forte with 36 MPG combined versus 34 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2023 Kia Rio?

The 2023 Kia Rio is cheaper than the 2024 Kia Forte with a $16,750 starting MSRP versus a $19,990 starting MSRP.

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