2017 Kia Rio Sedan vs. 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Rio Sedan and Lancer?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Kia Rio Sedan, which is $3,630 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer. Also, the 2017 Lancer has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2017 Rio Sedan gets 2.5 more mpg. And finally, the body structure of Rio Sedan is slightly smaller than that of the Lancer. Among similarities are the body structure, height, 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
  • 2.0 L, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.4 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$14,165
$17,795
Engine
Engine
1.6L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
138 hp
148 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
27 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
36 MPG
33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
31 MPG
28 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
67.7 in
69.4 in
Length
Length
172.0 in
182.1 in
Height
Height
57.3 in
58.3 - 58.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
101.2 in
103.7 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
80.9 ft2
87.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.0 in
38.5 - 39.6 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.8 in
42.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
53.1 in
54.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.6 in
36.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.1 in
36.1 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
52.1 in
54.3 in

Costs

2017 Kia Rio Sedan

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,850 - $1,900
$1,900 - $2,200
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
-
$259 (2017 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 2.0 FWD Manual)
Lease Due
Lease Due
-
$0
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
-
$11,224 - $11,524
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