2023 Kia Rio Vs. 2023 Toyota Corolla in Corpus Christi, TX
2023 Rio Vs. 2023 Corolla in Corpus Christi, TX
The Toyota Corolla is still the top pick in the compact car market segment. The Kia Rio is one of its most formidable challengers. You should compare the 2023 Rio and the 2023 Corolla to see how they stack up.
We compared the two vehicles in several categories: interior quality, performance, and safety. Both the Corolla and the Rio are available in sedan and hatchback configurations.
If you ask the experts at Mike Shaw Kia in Corpus Christi, TX, the Rio is the better option. You can now find this vehicle in our dealership. Call or message us today to schedule a test drive.
Below is a comparison of the 2023 Kia Rio and the 2023 Toyota Corolla:
Interior Comparison
The 2023 Corolla is a little bit bigger on the outside than the 2023 Rio, but that doesn't mean it has more room for people and things. The Corolla's overall passenger volume is 100.4 cubic feet for the sedan and 84.6 cubic feet for the hatchback. In contrast, both Rio configurations have a passenger space of 90 cubic feet.
The Rio sedan has 13.7 cubic feet of trunk space, slightly bigger than the Corolla sedan's 13.1 cubic feet storage room. The Rio hatchback, with its maximum load capacity of 32.8 cubic feet, can also hold more stuff than the Corolla hatchback, which only has an overall storage space of 23.0 cubic feet.
2023 Kia Rio
2023 Toyota Corolla
Performance Comparison
The 2023 Toyota Corolla is faster than the 2023 Kia Rio because it has more powerful engine options. You have to consider, however, that the Rio is more affordable than the Corolla.
The 2.0-liter engine in the base Corolla model has an output of 169 horsepower. The Corolla also has a hybrid drivetrain that produces 134 horsepower. Toyota also introduces the first-ever GR Corolla "hot hatch" for even better performance. It has a 1.6-liter, three-cylinder turbocharged engine with 300 horsepower.
On the other hand, all Rio models come with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 120 horsepower. The Corolla also performs better than the Rio because, unlike the Rio, it has an all-wheel drive system that can be added for more traction. This is in addition to its more powerful engine options.
The solely gas-powered Rio is more fuel-efficient than the non-hybrid Corolla. The Kia vehicle has a rating of 33 mpg for city driving and 41 mpg for highway driving. The Toyota model has a rating of 31 mpg for city driving and 40 mpg for highway driving.
Safety Features Comparison
The Rio has an optional forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and keep assist. On the other hand, the Corolla has the following standard safety features: forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. But again, you should remember that Rio has a much lower price tag than the Corolla.
Find the 2023 Rio in Corpus Christi, TX
Despite being more affordable than the Corolla, the Rio can hold its own against the more popular Toyota model. The Kia vehicle is more fuel-efficient and has more passenger and cargo space than the Corolla. Call or message Mike Shaw Kia in Corpus Christi, TX, to know more about the 2023 Rio.
