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2021 Kia
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| Invoice* | $15,576 to $16,197 | $14,608 to $17,923 |
| MPG - City | 33 | 27 - 32 |
| MPG - Hwy | 41 | 35 - 40 |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Overall Safety Rating** | Not Tested |
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| Frontal Crash Rating** | Not Tested |
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| Side Crash Rating** | Not Tested |
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**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Rio than the Nissan Versa.
The Nissan Versa will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Rio.
Convenience
The Kia Rio will require fewer stops at the gas station than the Nissan Versa, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Rio will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan Versa.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Kia Rio will cost more in transportation costs than the Nissan Versa.
Dimensions
The Kia Rio is about the same width as the Nissan Versa.
The Kia Rio is slightly shorter than the Nissan Versa, which may make it easier to park.
Drivetrain
With similar torque, the Kia Rio and the Nissan Versa do an equal job of transmitting their engine's power to their wheels.
Handling
The Kia Rio has a smaller turning radius than the Nissan Versa, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the Kia Rio and the Nissan Versa.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Kia Rio and the Nissan Versa.
The Kia Rio has less cargo capacity than the Nissan Versa, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Kia Rio than that of the Nissan Versa.