Honda Fit vs. Kia Rio
Honda Fit
Kia Rio
Overall Reliability Rating
Overall Car Ratings & Details
| 5 | (6) | |
| 4 | (7) | |
| 3 | (2) | |
| 2 | (1) | |
| 1 | (0) |
| 5 | (8) | |
| 4 | (17) | |
| 3 | (11) | |
| 2 | (10) | |
| 1 | (6) |
Vehicle Comparison Rundown
The Honda Fit and the Kia Rio are both subcompact cars. They both come with front-wheel drive. The Fit is available as a five-door wagon, while the Rio comes in either a four-door sedan or a five-door hatchback body style, called the Rio5.
In a power comparison, the Fit and Rio are closely matched. The Fit has a standard engine with 128 to 130 horsepower, depending on the transmission selected. The Rio’s standard and only engine has 130 horsepower.
The Honda Fit has an advantage in terms of interior space, depending which Kia Rio you compare it to. The Fit has 52.7 cubic feet with the back seat down, compared to 32.8 cubic feet in the Rio sedan and 49.8 cubic feet in the Rio5. The hatchbacks are pretty close. But the Fit also features its unique Magic Seat, which can be folded out of the way to accommodate either full-length or full-height items inside. The Fit wins in overall utility.
The Honda Fit and the Kia Rio are both worthy choices in the subcompact car segment. Drive them both, compare equipment and prices, then select the one that is the best overall combination of value and interior space for your needs.