Honda HR-V vs Kia Rio5
Overview | |
MSRP$23,800 | MSRP$14,200 |
Average price$21,280 | Average price$12,093 |
Listings8985 | Listings224 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryHonda’s subcompact SUV gets a makeover inside and out. Previously based on the Fit, the new HR-V shares the global architecture that also underpins the Civic. Honda continues to narrow trim options: There were once as many as five, but the Touring trim level got the axe for the 2022 model year, and the EX has now left the lineup as well. The three remaining trims for 2023 are LX, Sport, and EX-L. We drove the top trim, EX-L, through the mountains of Washington's Columbia River Gorge. New styling plus the newly standard Honda Sensing suite of safety features put this latest HR-V back at the front of the pack it led when it debuted in 2016. | |
Reviews SummaryWith the debut of its 4th-generation platform, the Kia Rio adds size and weight for a more stable presence on the road, concurrently firming up its suspension to toss a little sportiness into the mix. With quality construction, an impressive warranty, and a starting MSRP of just $13,900, it’s no wonder the Rio is Kia’s best-selling vehicle internationally. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 130 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower130 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 130 hp I4 |
Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | Torque119 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm |
Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower130 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space24.4 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3159 lbs | Curb Weight2648 lbs |
Height63.4 in | Height57.1 in |
Length179.8 in | Length160.0 in |
Width72.4 in | Width67.9 in |
Wheelbase104.5 in | Wheelbase101.6 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,800 | $14,200 |
Average price | $21,280 | $12,093 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Honda’s subcompact SUV gets a makeover inside and out. Previously based on the Fit, the new HR-V shares the global architecture that also underpins the Civic. Honda continues to narrow trim options: There were once as many as five, but the Touring trim level got the axe for the 2022 model year, and the EX has now left the lineup as well. The three remaining trims for 2023 are LX, Sport, and EX-L. We drove the top trim, EX-L, through the mountains of Washington's Columbia River Gorge. New styling plus the newly standard Honda Sensing suite of safety features put this latest HR-V back at the front of the pack it led when it debuted in 2016. | With the debut of its 4th-generation platform, the Kia Rio adds size and weight for a more stable presence on the road, concurrently firming up its suspension to toss a little sportiness into the mix. With quality construction, an impressive warranty, and a starting MSRP of just $13,900, it’s no wonder the Rio is Kia’s best-selling vehicle internationally. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 1.6L 130 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 130 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 158 hp I4 | 1.6L 130 hp I4 |
Torque | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 119 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm |
Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm | 130 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 24.4 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3159 lbs | 2648 lbs |
Height | 63.4 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 179.8 in | 160.0 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 67.9 in |
Wheelbase | 104.5 in | 101.6 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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