The 2013 Kia Rio vs. the 2013 Ford Fiesta

 The 2013 Kia Rio has earned quite the following among drivers in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding communities, and this certainly isn't surprising. The new Rio, after all, is a subcompact sedan that offers striking styling, an impressive set of both standard and optional features, and impressive warranty coverage. That said, it's not the only subcompact out there, and some Hiawatha drivers might find themselves drawn to the 2013 Ford Fiesta - so, when comparing these little cars, which one comes out on top.

Features Give the Rio Its Edge

The 2013 Ford Fiesta is a good car, certainly, but, ultimately, superior features are a big part of what makes Kia's subcompact sedan the better pick for Hiawatha drivers. Here's just a bit of what we're talking about:

       
  • Do you want some get-up-and-go from your subcompact? Then you're going to want to go with the 2013 Rio: while both it and the Fiesta come equipped with 1.6L four-cylinder engines, the Kia produces 138 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque, while the 2013 Ford Fiesta just manages 120 hp and 112 lb-ft of torque.
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  • The Rio also offers more cargo and passenger room than the Fiesta.
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  • Exterior features that are standard on the 2013 Rio and not available on the 2013 fiesta include auto-off headlights and power heated mirrors.
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  • Interior features that are standard on Kia's subcompact and not on Ford's include satellite radio and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.
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  • If you want great warranty coverage, then you'll want the Rio. Kia provides a 60-month/60,000-mile basic warranty (compared to 36 months/36,000 miles) and a 120-month/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. It should be clear which automaker has more confidence in their vehicle.

Take a Test Drive at McGrath Kia

Have you decided that you'd like to take a closer look at the 2013 Kia Rio, or at any other new Kia vehicle? If so, you'll want to make your way over to McGrath Kia. Our dealership is located at 1020 N Center Point Rd. in Hiawatha, IA - we're just ten minutes north of Cedar Rapids via I-380 N, and we're proud to serve the surrounding communities with our extensive inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles. We're confident that we've got something for you, and we hope to see you soon!