Comparing the 2023 Nissan Sentra vs 2023 Kia Rio 5-door

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MSRP starting at:

22,998

S Manual
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2023 Kia Rio 5-door

MSRP starting at:

19,395

LX+ Manual

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

 
Overview
Base MSRP $22,998 $19,395
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Compact Cars
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.2 7.7
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.2 6.1
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122 1.6 L/98
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 149 @ 6400 120 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 146 @ 4400 113 @ 4500
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Compact Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.2 L/100 km 7.7 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.2 L/100 km 6.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.2 L/100 km 7.7 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 6.2 L/100 km 6.1 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.0 L/122 1.6 L/98
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 149 @ 6400 120 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 146 @ 4400 113 @ 4500
Trans Order Code
Trans Type 6 6
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.77
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
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 5.25 4.06
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 410
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150 130
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 96.1 90.5
Front Head Room (in) 38.9 38.9
Front Leg Room (in) 44 42.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.4 54.1
Front Hip Room (in) 53.5 52.9
Second Head Room (in) 36.7 38
Second Leg Room (in) 34.8 33.5
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Standard Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed M/T Standard Standard
M/T Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Wheel Covers Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Standard Standard
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard N/A
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard N/A
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
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Standard N/A
Remote Trunk Release Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard N/A
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard N/A
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror N/A Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror N/A Standard
Leather Steering Wheel N/A Standard
Cargo Shade N/A Standard
HD Radio N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Side Air Bag Standard N/A
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 N/A
Lane Departure Warning Standard N/A
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Front Collision Mitigation Standard N/A
Automatic Highbeams Standard N/A
Driver Monitoring Standard N/A
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard N/A
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