Toyota Yaris vs. Kia Rio Review

Utility
Neither the Toyota Yaris nor the Kia Rio has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity.

Performance
Both the Yaris and the Rio are likely to feel a bit sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Dimensions
Both the Yaris and the Kia Rio are likely to feel slightly sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. The Toyota Yaris's tank is roughly the same size as the Kia Rio's, though the Kia Rio's is slightly larger. The Kia Rio and the Toyota Yaris compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll very likely take the Kia Rio for a fill-up about as often as the Toyota Yaris.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Kia Rio to the dealership as the Toyota Yaris. Producing a precise fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Yaris is the winner as far as fuel economy. The Kia won't tax your gas budget substantially more than the Toyota will. The Toyota Yaris isn't much less expensive than the Kia in terms of MSRP.

Handling
The Kia and the Toyota Yaris have about comparable tires. With their similar turning radii, the Toyota Yaris and the Kia Rio definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Yaris's engine is somewhat smaller than the Kia Rio's, but not terribly so. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Rio isn't much more powerful than the Toyota Yaris. The Yaris has no lessons to learn when it comes to torque from the Kia Rio.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Kia Rio offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Yaris, there really isn't much of a difference. The Toyota Yaris is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Rio.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Yaris isn't quite as generous as the Kia Rio's.

Other
The Rio produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Yaris.