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2007 Kia Rio - Sub-compact Auto Comparisons

Kia Rio Car Comparisons

Compare Rio to see why it is the best small car in it's class

Affordability finally comes with a car you actually want to drive.  Welcome to the new Kia Rio, the “Sub-Compact Car Highest in Initial Quality (tie)” by J.D. Power and Associates in 2006.  While competitors frantically try to catch up, Kia keeps on improving the Rio with more room, better fuel efficiency, more class-leading safety features, and anything else to continue give you the safest, most innovative technology in them most affordable car. 

Safety and warranty help Rio best the competition

Not only do you get the protection of standard safety features like 6 airbags, an impact absorbing steering column, side-impact door beams, and both front and rear crumple zones, but you also get years of worry-free ownership thanks to the Kia Total Protection Package.  The most comprehensive coverage includes a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program and 5 years/60,000 miles of Roadside Assistance.  Sub-compact car doesn’t have to mean sub-standard. 

Rio has more to offer in head-to-head vehicle comparisons

The Kia Rio offers more passenger volume than Honda Civic, Chevy Cobalt, or Toyota Corolla.  You’ll the all the standard features for convenience, comfort and sporty style.  For those who want even more sport and more flexibility, the Rio5 comes in a 5-door hatchback configuration. 

The new Rio has the best fuel efficiency yet

With fuel efficiency on everyone’s mind these days you’ll be excited to know that the Kia Rio earned honors from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy as one of the “Top 12 Greenest Vehicles of 2007” as well as a spot on Edmunds.com “Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars”. 

Compare the Rio to other sub-compact cars in comparisons to see for yourself

Things are pilling up in favor or the new Kia Rio, so if you looking for affordability without having to lower your standards, check out a Rio or Rio5 today.



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Kia Rio compared to Nissan Versa and Honda Fit

2007 Kia Rio
2007 Nissan Versa
2007 Honda Fit
Style/Trim
4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1.8 S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
5dr Hatchback Available
5dr Hatchback Available
Pricing
MSRP
$10,770
$12,550
$13,850
Invoice
$10,350
$12,065
$13,357
Destination Charge
$580
$625
$595
Warranty
Basic
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
10 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
Roadside
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi. Limited
 -
Rust
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
Standard Engine
Base Engine Type & Cylinders
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Base Engine Displacement
1.6 liters
1.8 liters
1.5 liters
Valvetrain
16 Valves
16 Valves
16 Valves
double overhead cam (DOHC)
double overhead cam (DOHC)
single overhead cam (SOHC)
Variable Valve Timing
Standard
Standard
Standard
Horsepower
110 hp @ 6000 rpm
122 hp @ 5200 rpm
109 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
107 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm
127 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm
105 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm
Transmission
Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive
Manual, 6-Spd w/Overdrive
Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive
Turning Circle
32.7 ft.
Being Researched
35.6 ft.
Fuel Economy
City
32 mpg.
30 mpg.
33 mpg.
Highway
35 mpg.
34 mpg.
38 mpg.
Safety Features
Standard Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side, Head/Curtain, Rear
Driver, Passenger, Head/Curtain, Side
Driver, Passenger, Head/Curtain, Side
Brakes - Front
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
Brakes - Rear
drum
drum
drum
Anti - Lock Brakes
Not Available
4-wheel ABS - Optional
4-wheel ABS
De-powered Air Bags
Standard
Standard
Standard
Head Air Bag
front and rear
front and rear
front and rear
Side Air Bag
dual front
dual front
dual front
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
front
front
Rear Center Seatbelt Type
3-point belt
3-point belt
3-point belt
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Child Seat Anchors
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Headrests
2
2
2
Rear Headrests
2
2
3
Crash Test Ratings
Driver
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
Passenger
5 stars
4 stars
5 stars
Side Impact Front
3 stars
5 stars
5 stars
Side Impact Rear
3 stars
5 stars
3 stars
Rollover Resistance
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
Interior
Front Headroom
39.6 in.
40.6 in.
40.6 in.
Rear Headroom
37.8 in.
37.9 in.
38.6 in.
Front Shoulder Room
53.5 in.
53.5 in.
52.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.1 in.
50.7 in.
50.6 in.
Front Hip Room
50.8 in.
48.8 in.
51.2 in.
Rear Hip Room
50 in.
47.2 in.
51 in.
Front Leg Room
42.8 in.
41.4 in.
41.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.3 in.
38 in.
33.7 in.
EPA Passenger Volume
92.2 cu.ft.
93.9 cu.ft.
90.1 cu.ft.
Seating
Total Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Front Seat Type
bucket
bucket
bucket
Upholstery Type
cloth
cloth
cloth
Driver Seat Lumbar Support
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Seat Height Adjustable
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience Features
Door Pockets
front
front
front
Seatback Storage
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Power Outlets - Front
Standard
Standard
Standard
Center Console
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Length
166.9 in.
176 in.
157.4 in.
Width
66.7 in.
66.7 in.
66.2 in.
Height
57.9 in.
60.4 in.
60 in.
Weight
2365 lbs.
2720 lbs.
2432 lbs.
Wheel Base
98.4 in.
102.4 in.
96.5 in.

Vehicle comparison with Toyota Yaris and Chevy Aveo

2007 Kia Rio
2007 Toyota Yaris
2007 Chevrolet Aveo
Style/Trim
4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5dr Hatchback Available
2dr Hatchback Available 
5dr Hatchback Available
Pricing
MSRP
$10,770
$12,025
$12,010
Invoice
$10,350
$11,303
$11,349
Destination Charge
$580
$620
$565
Warranty
Basic
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
3 yr. / 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
10 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
Roadside
5 yr. / 60000 mi.
 -
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
Rust
5 yr. / 100000 mi.
5 yr. / Unlimited mi.
6 yr. / 100000 mi.
Standard Engine
Base Engine Type & Cylinders
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Base Engine Displacement
1.6 liters
1.5 liters
1.6 liters
Valvetrain
16 Valves
16 Valves
16 Valves
double overhead cam (DOHC)
double overhead cam (DOHC)
double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Horsepower
110 hp @ 6000 rpm
106 hp @ 6000 rpm
103 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
107 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm
103 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm
107 ft-lbs. @ 3600 rpm
Transmission
Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive
Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive
Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive
Turning Circle
32.7 ft.
32.6 ft.
33 ft.
Fuel Economy
City
32 mpg.
34 mpg.
27 mpg.
Highway
35 mpg.
40 mpg.
37 mpg.
Safety Features
Standard Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side, Head/Curtain, Rear
Driver, Passenger
Driver, Passenger, Side
Brakes - Front
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
Brakes - Rear
drum
drum
drum
Anti - Lock Brakes
Not Available
4-wheel ABS - Optional
4-wheel ABS - Optional
De-powered Air Bags
Standard
Standard
Standard
Head Air Bag
front and rear
front and rear - Optional
Not Available
Side Air Bag
dual front
dual front - Optional
dual front
Seatbelt Pretensioners
front
front
front
Rear Center Seatbelt Type
3-point belt
3-point belt
3-point belt
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Standard
Child Seat Anchors
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Headrests
2
2
2
Rear Headrests
2
3
2
Crash Test Ratings
Driver
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
Passenger
5 stars
4 stars
4 stars
Side Impact Front
3 stars
3 stars
4 stars
Side Impact Rear
3 stars
3 stars
3 stars
Rollover Resistance
4 stars
4 stars
4 stars
Interior
Front Headroom
39.6 in.
38.8 in.
39.3 in.
Rear Headroom
37.8 in.
36.7 in.
37.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
53.5 in.
51.6 in.
53.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.1 in.
50.2 in.
52.8 in.
Front Hip Room
50.8 in.
49.8 in.
Being Researched
Rear Hip Room
50 in.
50.1 in.
Being Researched
Front Leg Room
42.8 in.
42.2 in.
41.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.3 in.
35.6 in.
35.4 in.
EPA Passenger Volume
92.2 cu.ft.
87.1 cu.ft.
-
Seating
Total Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Front Seat Type
bucket
bucket
bucket
Upholstery Type
cloth
cloth
cloth
Driver Seat Lumbar Support
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Driver Seat Height Adjustable
Standard
Standard
Standard
Convenience Features
Door Pockets
front
front
front
Seatback Storage
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Outlets - Front
Standard
Standard
Standard
Center Console
Standard
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Length
166.9 in.
169.3 in.
169.7 in.
Width
66.7 in.
66.5 in.
67.3 in.
Height
57.9 in.
56.7 in.
58.9 in.
Weight
2365 lbs.
2293 lbs.
2531 lbs.
Wheel Base
98.4 in.
100.4 in.
97.6 in.
Roof and Glass
Front Wipers
variable intermittent
intermittent
Being Researched
Rear Defogger
Standard
Optional
Being Researched

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