Kia Forte vs. Kia Rio
Highlights
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$19,990
|
$16,750
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
30 City / 41 Hwy
|
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
147 hp
|
120 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
132 @ 4500
|
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 |
147 @ 6200
|
120 @ 6300
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
30 City / 41 Hwy
|
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 X 6 in
|
15 X 5.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P185/65TR15
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/65HR15
|
P185/65TR15
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 X 6 in
|
15 X 5.5 in
|
Suspension
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
Steering
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
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
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Hip Room |
51 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 |
183 in
|
173 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
102 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
34 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
96 ft³
|
90 ft³
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
6 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
68 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
15 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2023 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 |
2,908 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
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2023 Kia Rio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
410
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
130
|
Brakes
| 2024 Kia Forte | 2023 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 |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2023 Kia Rio is more reliable than the 2024 Kia Forte according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2023 Rio versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2024 Forte.
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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