Compare The Kia Rio
| 2016 Kia Rio Sedan | 2016 Ford Fiesta S Sedan | 2015 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan | 2015 Nissan Versa Sedan | |
| Fuel Economy | 27/38 | 28/36 | 26/35 | 27/36 |
| Performance (Engine/Horsepower) | 1.6L/138@6300 | 1.6L/120@6350 | 1.8L/138@6300 | 1.6L/109@6300 |
| Safety: NHTSA Driver Crash Test | 4 star | Not Rated | 5 star | 4 star |
| Safety: NHTSA Passenger Crash Test | 4 star | Not Rated | 5 star | 3 star |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger/Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 88.4/13.7 | 85.1/12.8 | 90.4/14.9 | 90.2/14.4 |
| Front Head/Leg Room (in.) |  40.0/43.8 |
39.1/42.2 | 38.7/41.8 | 39.8/41.8 |
| Basic/Powertrain Warranty (mi) | 60K/100K |
36K/60K | 36K/60K | 36K/60K |