Kia Rio5 vs Nissan Versa (2023)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,670
- Rio5: 6 mpg better, 2.5 in more rear legroom.
- Versa: $1,670 cheaper, 2.4 in more front legroom.
- Each wins 3 of 9 measures.
| Measure | Rio5 | Versa | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $18,745 | $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 | Rio5 |
| Cargo, max | N/A | 14.7 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.0 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 33.5 in | 31.0 in | Rio5 |
| 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 | 2,767 lb | 2,599 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 6.8 in | Versa |
| 0-60 mph | 9.4 s estimate | 10.0 s published | Rio5 |
| Basic warranty | N/A | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | N/A |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Rio5 Door S IVT $17,690 | Versa S CVT FWD $17,650 | $40 |
| Versa S FWD $15,980 | Rio5 Door S IVT $17,690 | $1,710 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Rio5 | Versa |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $18,745 | $17,075 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,067 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $6,400 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $25,145 | $24,755 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Rio5 wins.
Versa wins if MPG weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Versa | 9% |
| MPG | Rio5 | 17% |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | N/A | |
| 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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