Kia Rio vs Subaru Impreza (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,910
- Rio: $2,910 cheaper, 1.4 cu ft more cargo.
- Impreza: 32 hp more, 3.0 in more rear legroom.
- Each wins 4 of 10 measures.
| Measure | Rio | Impreza | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $17,905 | $20,815 | Rio |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 152 hp | Impreza |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft | 145 lb-ft | Impreza |
| MPG combined | 36 mpg | 25 mpg to 32 mpg | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 13.7 cu ft | 12.3 cu ft | Rio |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.7 cu ft | 12.3 cu ft | Rio |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in | 36.5 in | Impreza |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 43.1 in | Impreza |
| Length | 160.0 in | 175.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 68.1 in | 70.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,549 lb to 2,767 lb | 3,084 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.1 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 7.7 s estimate | 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 | Impreza 4-door Manual AWD $19,795 | $3,045 |
| Impreza Sedan AWD $19,795 | Rio S FWD $17,690 | $2,105 |
Cost to run
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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Rio | Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $17,905 | $20,815 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,067 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,400 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $24,305 | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Rio wins.
Impreza wins if Power weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rio | 14% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Impreza | 21% |
| Space | Rio | 10% |
| 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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