Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Rio5 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Kia Rio5 to the dealership as the Toyota. The Toyota Matrix pales in comparison to the Kia Rio5 in terms of gas mileage. The Toyota will tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the Kia Rio5 will. With respect to MSRP, the Kia Rio5 costs tremendously less than the Toyota Matrix. The Toyota will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Kia Rio5. The Kia Rio5 will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota Matrix.

Utility
Neither the Rio5 nor the Toyota Matrix has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Convenience
The Toyota Matrix's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Kia Rio5.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Matrix offers a bit more head room than the Kia Rio5, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Toyota Matrix offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Kia does.

Dimensions
The Kia Rio5's tank is almost the same size as the Toyota Matrix's, though the Toyota Matrix's is slightly larger. The Kia Rio5 and the Matrix compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Toyota Matrix packs quite a punch and will knock the Kia Rio5 down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Kia Rio5 is definitely nimbler than the Toyota Matrix, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Kia Rio5 and the Toyota Matrix have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Toyota Matrix. Torque equals pickup, and the Toyota Matrix will have picked up and gone by the time the Kia Rio5 finally gets moving. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Toyota Matrix is considerably more powerful than the Kia Rio5.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Matrix isn't quite as generous as the Kia Rio5's.