Kia Rio vs Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$595
- Rio: $595 cheaper, 42 hp more.
- Mirage G4: 1 mpg better, 3.8 in more rear legroom.
- Rio wins 5 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Rio | Mirage G4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $17,905 | $18,500 | Rio |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 78 hp | Rio |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft | 74 lb-ft | Rio |
| MPG combined | 36 mpg | 37 mpg | Mirage G4 |
| Cargo, max | 13.7 cu ft | 12.4 cu ft | Rio |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.7 cu ft | 12.0 cu ft | Rio |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in | 37.3 in | Mirage G4 |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 160.0 in | 169.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 68.1 in | 66.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,549 lb to 2,767 lb | 2,172 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.3 in | Mirage G4 |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 10.8 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Rio LX FWD $16,750 | Mirage G4 ES FWD $17,245 | $495 |
| Mirage G4 ES FWD $17,245 | Rio S FWD $17,390 | $145 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Rio | Mirage G4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $17,905 | $18,500 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,067 | $1,038 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,400 | $6,227 |
| Total, 6 years | $24,305 | $24,727 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Rio wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rio | 3% |
| MPG | Mirage G4 | 3% |
| Power | Rio | 35% |
| Space | Rio | 9% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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