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