2018 Kia Rio Sedan vs. 2018 Nissan Versa

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What is the main difference between Rio Sedan and Versa?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, and height. First of all, the 2018 Nissan Versa is priced $1,790 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 Kia Rio Sedan. Also, the 2018 Versa produces fewer horsepower than the 2018 Rio Sedan. And finally, the Rio Sedan has a slightly taller body than the Versa. Among similarities are the body structure, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.6 L, Man, FWD
  • 1.6 L, Auto, FWD
  • 1.6 L, Man, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$13,900
$12,110
Engine
Engine
1.6L Inline-4
1.6L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
130 hp
109 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
29 MPG
27 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
37 MPG
36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
32 MPG
30 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
67.9 in
66.7 in
Length
Length
172.6 in
175.4 in
Height
Height
57.1 in
59.6 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
101.6 in
102.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
81.4 ft2
81.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.9 in
39.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.1 in
41.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.1 in
51.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.4 in
36.6 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
33.5 in
37.0 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.3 in
51.9 in

Costs

2018 Kia Rio Sedan

2018 Nissan Versa

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800
$1,700 - $1,950
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$209 (2018 Kia Rio LX Manual)
$159 (2018 Nissan Versa Sedan S Manual)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$12,323
$10,423 - $10,673
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