Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Mirage
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Highlights
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$16,750
Starting MSRP
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$16,695
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-3
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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36 City / 43 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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120 hp
Horsepower
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78 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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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-3
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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112 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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74 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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1.6 L/98
Displacement
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1.2 L/73
Displacement
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Displacement
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120 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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78 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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32 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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36 City / 43 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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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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14 X 4.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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P185/65TR15
Rear Tire Size
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P165/65SR14
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P185/65TR15
Front Tire Size
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P165/65SR14
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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14 X 4.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Torsion Beam
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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Torsion Beam
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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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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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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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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30 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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
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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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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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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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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47 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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56 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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173 in
Length, Overall
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151 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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59 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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46 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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49 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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Min Ground Clearance
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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86 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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17 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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102 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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56 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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Weight & Capacity
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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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2,767 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,084 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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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
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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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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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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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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410
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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85
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
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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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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7 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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N/A
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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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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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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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2023 Kia Rio or the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The 2023 Kia Rio is more reliable than the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2023 Rio versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2024 Mirage.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Kia Rio or the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is more fuel efficient than the 2023 Kia Rio with 39 MPG combined versus 36 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Kia Rio or the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?
The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is cheaper than the 2023 Kia Rio with a $16,695 starting MSRP versus a $16,750 starting MSRP.
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