If you thought the 2017 Kia Rio was fun – and it is – then you're going to totally flip over the 2018 Kia Rio! While this latest generation of the popular subcompact keeps the same elements that make the Rio Kia's best-selling model globally – fun, value, and fuel savings – the 2018 Rio ups the ante to provide more fun, more savings, and more features.
Read on for our comparison of these two super subcompacts.
2018 Kia Rio | Vs. | 2017 Kia Rio |
28, 37 | MPG (city, highway) | 27, 36 |
130 | Horsepower | 138 |
3 (S added for 2018) | Trim Options | 2 |
7 inches | Max. Touchscreen Size | 4.3 inches |
89.9 | Passenger Room (cubic feet) | 88.4 |
Yes | Available Autonomous Emergency Braking? | No |
Some other differences between the 2018 Rio and the 2017 Rio model:
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