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2023 Kia Rio vs. 2023 Toyota Corolla Review

Picture of the 2023 Kia Rio

2023 Kia
Rio

MSRP*: $16,750 to $17,390
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Picture of the 2023 Toyota Corolla

2023 Toyota
Corolla

MSRP*: $21,550 to $26,700
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MPG - City 32 MPG 30 - 32 MPG
MPG - Hwy 41 MPG 38 - 41 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 120-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 169-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 120 hp 169 hp
Exterior Length 172.6 in 172.0 - 182.5 in
Exterior Width 67.9 in 70.1 - 70.5 in
Leg Room Front 42.1 in
Rear 33.5 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 29.9 - 34.8 in
Head Room Front 38.9 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 38.0 - 38.4 in
Rear 37.1 - 37.6 in

*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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will feel a little more squished in the Kia Rio than in the Toyota Corolla, due to the Kia Rio's smaller rear head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Kia Rio and the Toyota Corolla in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Rio as you will with the Toyota Corolla, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

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). Based on MSRP, the Kia Rio is clearly a better financial choice over the Toyota Corolla.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Rio is much slimmer than the Toyota Corolla, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Kia Rio, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Corolla.

Handling
The Kia Rio has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Corolla, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Rio is significantly less powerful than the Toyota Corolla. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The Kia Rio has much less torque than the Toyota Corolla, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Kia Rio and the Toyota Corolla.