Kia Rio vs Nissan Versa (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$830
- Rio: 6 mpg better, 2.5 in more rear legroom.
- Versa: $830 cheaper, 1.0 cu ft more cargo.
- Versa wins 4 of 10 measures.
| Measure | Rio | Versa | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $17,905 | $17,075 | Versa |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 122 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | Rio |
| Cargo, max | 13.7 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft | Versa |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.7 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in | 31.0 in | Rio |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 44.5 in | Versa |
| Length | 160.0 in | 177.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 68.1 in | 68.5 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,549 lb to 2,767 lb | 2,599 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.8 in | Versa |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 10.0 s published | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Rio |
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 | Versa S Manual FWD $15,980 | $770 |
| Versa S FWD $15,980 | Rio LX FWD $16,750 | $770 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Rio | Versa |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $17,905 | $17,075 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,067 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,400 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $24,305 | $24,755 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Rio wins.
Versa wins if MPG weight is 3 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Versa | 5% |
| MPG | Rio | 17% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | Versa | 7% |
| 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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