Comparing the 2020 Kia Rio 5-door LX vs 2021 Kia Forte EX

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2020 Kia Rio 5-door LX

MSRP starting at:

$17,090

LX Manual
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2021 Kia Forte EX

MSRP starting at:

$22,940

-$2,000

$20,940

84 months financing
$62 @ 0.00 %*
+tx/wk $0 cash down
EX IVT

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $17,090 $22,940
EPA Classification Compact Cars Midsize Cars
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 7.8 L/100 km 7.8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 5.9 L/100 km
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 1.6 L/98 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 123 @ 6300 147 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 113 @ 4500 132 @ 4500
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact Cars Midsize Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 7.8 L/100 km 7.8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 5.9 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 7.8 L/100 km 7.8 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6 L/100 km 5.9 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 1.6 L/98 2.0 L/122
Fuel System MPI MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 123 @ 6300 147 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 113 @ 4500 132 @ 4500
Trans Order Code
Trans Type 6 1
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD CVT w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.77 2.68 - 0.39
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.04
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.04
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.89
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.70 2.82
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.89
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 410 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90 120
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 90.5 96
Front Head Room (in) 38.9 38.8
Front Leg Room (in) 42.1 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.1 56.1
Front Hip Room (in) 52.9 53
Second Head Room (in) 38 37.5
Second Leg Room (in) 33.5 35.7
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 Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed M/T Standard N/A
M/T Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Wheel Covers Standard N/A
Steel Wheels Standard N/A
4-Wheel Disc Brakes N/A Standard
Aluminum Wheels N/A Standard
A/T N/A Standard
CVT Transmission N/A Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard N/A
Tires - Front Performance N/A Standard
Tires - Rear Performance N/A Standard
Interior
AM/FM Stereo 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
Satellite Radio Standard N/A
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
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 N/A
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard N/A
A/C N/A Standard
Security System N/A Standard
Cruise Control N/A Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror N/A Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror N/A Standard
Remote Trunk Release N/A Standard
Smart Device Integration 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
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor N/A Standard
Lane Departure Warning N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert N/A Standard
Lane Keeping Assist N/A Standard

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