Kia Rio vs Toyota Yaris (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$890
- Rio: $890 cheaper, 1 mpg better.
- Yaris: 0.9 in more rear legroom.
- Rio wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Rio | Yaris | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $16,815 | $17,705 | Rio |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 106 hp | Rio |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft | 103 lb-ft | Rio |
| MPG combined | 36 mpg | 35 mpg | Rio |
| Cargo, max | 13.7 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.7 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in | 34.4 in | Yaris |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 41.9 in | About the same |
| Length | 160.0 in | 161.8 in to 171.2 in | N/A |
| Width | 68.1 in | 66.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lb | 2,432 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 9.4 s estimate | 9.4 s published | About the same |
| 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 $15,850 | Yaris L Manual FWD $15,650 | $200 |
| Yaris L FWD $15,650 | Rio LX FWD $15,850 | $200 |
Cost to run
Rio costs $1,073 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Rio | Yaris |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $16,815 | $17,705 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,067 | $1,097 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,400 | $6,583 |
| Total, 6 years | $23,215 | $24,288 |
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 | 5% |
| MPG | Rio | 3% |
| Power | Rio | 12% |
| Space | About the same | |
| 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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