Kia Rio vs. Mitsubishi Mirage
Highlights
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$16,750
|
$16,695
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-3
|
| MPG |
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
36 City / 43 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
120 hp
|
78 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 | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline I-3
|
| Displacement |
1.6 L/98
|
1.2 L/73
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
120 @ 6300
|
78 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
112 @ 4500
|
74 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
32 City / 41 Hwy
|
36 City / 43 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P185/65TR15
|
P165/65SR14
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P185/65TR15
|
P165/65SR14
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 X 5.5 in
|
14 X 4.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 X 5.5 in
|
14 X 4.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Torsion Beam
|
Steering
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
|
30 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
90 ft³
|
86 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
52 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
49 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
34 in
|
34 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
51 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
46 in
|
| Wheelbase |
102 in
|
97 in
|
| Length, Overall |
173 in
|
151 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
68 in
|
66 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
59 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
56 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
56 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
17 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
47 ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,767 lbs
|
2,084 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
|
9 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
410
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
85
|
Brakes
| 2023 Kia Rio | 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
Front Disc/Rear Drum
|
| 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
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
9 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
8 in
|
7 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
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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