2007 Kia Rio - Sub-compact Auto 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. |
Kia Rio compared to Nissan Versa and Honda Fit
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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) |
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5dr Hatchback Available |
5dr Hatchback Available |
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| Pricing |
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| MSRP |
$10,770 |
$12,550 |
$13,850 |
| Invoice |
$10,350 |
$12,065 |
$13,357 |
| Destination Charge |
$580 |
$625 |
$595 |
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| Warranty |
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| 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 |
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| Rust |
5 yr. / 100000 mi. |
5 yr. / Unlimited mi. |
5 yr. / Unlimited mi. |
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| Standard Engine |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| Transmission |
Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
Manual, 6-Spd w/Overdrive |
Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
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| Turning Circle |
32.7 ft. |
Being Researched |
35.6 ft. |
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| Fuel Economy |
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| City |
32 mpg. |
30 mpg. |
33 mpg. |
| Highway |
35 mpg. |
34 mpg. |
38 mpg. |
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| Safety Features |
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| 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 |
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| Crash Test Ratings |
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| 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 |
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| Interior |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Door Pockets |
front |
front |
front |
| Seatback Storage |
Standard |
Not Available |
Standard |
| Power Outlets - Front |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Center Console |
Standard |
Not Available |
Not Available |
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| Exterior |
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| 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. |
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Vehicle comparison with Toyota Yaris and Chevy Aveo
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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) |
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5dr Hatchback Available |
2dr Hatchback Available |
5dr Hatchback Available |
| Pricing |
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| MSRP |
$10,770 |
$12,025 |
$12,010 |
| Invoice |
$10,350 |
$11,303 |
$11,349 |
| Destination Charge |
$580 |
$620 |
$565 |
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| Warranty |
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| 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. |
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| Standard Engine |
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| 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 |
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| Transmission |
Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
Manual, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
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| Turning Circle |
32.7 ft. |
32.6 ft. |
33 ft. |
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| Fuel Economy |
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| City |
32 mpg. |
34 mpg. |
27 mpg. |
| Highway |
35 mpg. |
40 mpg. |
37 mpg. |
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| Safety Features |
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| 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 |
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| Crash Test Ratings |
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| 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 |
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| Interior |
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| 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. |
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| Seating |
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| 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 |
|
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| Door Pockets |
front |
front |
front |
| Seatback Storage |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Power Outlets - Front |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Center Console |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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| Exterior |
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| 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 |
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| Front Wipers |
variable intermittent |
intermittent |
Being Researched |
| Rear Defogger |
Standard |
Optional |
Being Researched |
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