Comparing the 2021 Kia Rio 5-door LX Premium vs 2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium

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2021 Kia Rio 5-door LX Premium

MSRP starting at:

$21,720

LX Premium IVT
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2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium

MSRP starting at:

$38,490

EX Premium FWD
 
Overview
Base MSRP $21,720 $38,490
EPA Classification Compact Cars Small Station Wagons
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 7.2 L/100 km 4.9 (2021) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 5.3 (2021) L/100 km
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement 1.6 L/98 1.6 L/96
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 120 @ 6300 139 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 113 @ 4500 195 @ 4000
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact Cars Small Station Wagons
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 7.2 L/100 km 4.9 (2021) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 5.3 (2021) L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 7.2 L/100 km 4.9 (2021) L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 5.3 (2021) L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement 1.6 L/98 1.6 L/96
Fuel System MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 120 @ 6300 139 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 113 @ 4500 195 @ 4000
Trans Order Code
Trans Type 1 6
Trans Description Cont. CVT w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.68 - 0.39 3.87
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.22
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.93
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.96
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.82 5.35
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 5.45 3.23
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 90.5 100.9
Front Head Room (in) 38.9 40.1
Front Leg Room (in) 42.1 41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.1 56
Front Hip Room (in) 52.9 53.7
Second Head Room (in) 38 39.1
Second Leg Room (in) 33.5 37.4
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard N/A
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard N/A
Power Steering Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
CVT Transmission Standard N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes N/A Standard
6-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Plug-In Electric/Gas N/A Standard
Exterior
Sun/Moonroof Standard Standard
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof Standard Standard
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Engine Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Cargo Shade Standard Standard
HD Radio Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Climate Control N/A Standard
Multi-Zone A/C N/A Standard
Security System N/A Standard
Floor Mats N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat N/A Standard
Leather Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Leather Seats N/A Standard
Satellite Radio N/A Standard
Fog Lamps N/A Standard
Privacy Glass N/A Standard
Luggage Rack N/A Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Telematics N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Standard
Keyless Start N/A Standard
Power Folding Mirrors N/A Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control N/A Standard
Requires Subscription N/A Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors N/A Standard
Lane Departure Warning N/A Standard
Knee Air Bag N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
Lane Keeping Assist N/A Standard
Front Collision Mitigation N/A Standard
Driver Monitoring N/A Standard
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