Kia Optima Hybrid vs. Kia Rio
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Highlights
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$29,310
Starting MSRP
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$16,750
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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40
/ 45 MPGe
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MPGe
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-
MPGe
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-
MPG
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32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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1 kWh
Battery Capacity
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-
Battery Capacity
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-
Battery Capacity
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192 hp
Horsepower
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120 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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1.6 L/98
Displacement
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Displacement
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192 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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120 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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271 @ 1770
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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112 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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40 City / 45 Hwy
MPG
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32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P215/55VR17
Front Tire Size
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P185/65TR15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
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P185/65TR15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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105 ft³
Passenger Volume
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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46 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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110 in
Wheelbase
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102 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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191 in
Length, Overall
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173 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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58 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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3,496 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,767 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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410
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid is more reliable than the 2023 Kia Rio according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2020 Optima Hybrid versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2023 Rio.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid or the 2023 Kia Rio?
The 2023 Kia Rio is cheaper than the 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid with a $16,750 starting MSRP versus a $29,310 starting MSRP.
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