Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Lancer
$16,750
$17,795
Highlights
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$16,750
|
$17,795
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
24 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
120 hp
|
148 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
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
| Displacement |
1.6 L/98
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
120 @ 6300
|
148 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
112 @ 4500
|
145 @ 4200
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
24 City / 33 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P185/65TR15
|
P205/60HR16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P185/65TR15
|
P205/60HR16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 X 5.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 X 5.5 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34 ft
|
33 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
68 in
|
69 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
12 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
90 ft³
|
94 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
40 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
34 in
|
36 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
54 in
|
| Wheelbase |
102 in
|
104 in
|
| Length, Overall |
173 in
|
182 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
58 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,767 lbs
|
2,888 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
16 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
410
|
620
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
130
|
Brakes
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
8 in
|
10 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2023 Kia Rio or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2023 Kia Rio is more reliable than the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2023 Rio versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2017 Lancer.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Kia Rio or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2023 Kia Rio is more fuel efficient than the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer with 36 MPG combined versus 28 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Kia Rio or the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2023 Kia Rio is cheaper than the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer with a $16,750 starting MSRP versus a $17,795 starting MSRP.
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