Kia Rio vs. Nissan Versa

 

If you are in the market for a compact, entry-level vehicle in the Fair Lawn, NJ area that delivers great value for your money, the Kia Rio and the Nissan Versa are two popular and competitive choices. Both are available in sedan or hatchback forms to best fit your lifestyle needs and budget. This comparison should help you begin the decision-making process.

 

Powertrains

The Kia Rio and the Nissan Versa are both fitted with 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder engines designed with fuel-sipping technologies and enough power to get you comfortably through your daily driving situations. The Rio delivers 27 miles per gallon around town and 37 on the highway, while the Versa gets 27 miles per gallon in the city and 36 on the highway. The Versa's mileage is boosted to 31 city and 40 highway in the S Plus and SV trims. However, in terms of power, the Kia Rio maintains an edge with 138 horsepower, while the Nissan Versa brings just 109 horsepower to the table.

The Rio comes with a standard six-speed manual transmission with an optional electronically controlled sixspeed automatic with overdrive. The Versa comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission and optional four-speed automatic transmission.

Interiors

 

In the Fair Lawn, NJ and tri-state New York areas you'll sometimes (OK, often) find yourself stuck in traffic or other situations which have you spending a lot of time in your vehicle. With that in mind, interior spacing and amenities are important considerations for your comfort.

The Kia Rio and Nissan Versa both offer standard AM/FM/CD/MP3 entertainment systems on the entry level. But the Rio also throws in standard SiriusXM satellite radio capability and a USB port to expand your listening options, while the Versa requires an upgraded trim to get those options. The Rio comes standard with a four-speaker sound system, while the Versa comes with a two-speaker system.

 

As far as spacing, both the Rio and the Versa include seating for 5 with about 90 cubic feet of passenger volume yet have the versatility to provide approximately 15 cubic feet of cargo storage volume.

Accessories and Add-Ons

The Rio and the Versa offer many accessories and add-ons to help put your unique stamp on the car. Consider some splash guards if you do a lot of commuting in poor weather, or a rear spoiler and chrome license plate frame for a sporty look and to make your car stand out from the crowd. First aid kits, cargo organizers, wheel locks, and many other useful and fun accessories are available through your dealer.

See, Touch, and Smell the Car

The Internet is undeniably a great place to find loads of information and opinions on different cars. It is a great place to start, but nothing compares to actually letting your physical senses take in the car and feel how it drives. For those leaning toward a Kia Rio, you owe it to yourself to visit Jack Daniels Kia. Located at 28-09 Broadway, we serve the Fair Lawn, NJ; Bergen and Passaic counties; and the entire tri-state New York Region. We have been a staple in Fair Lawn since 1972 with the largest Kia inventory in North Jersey. One visit and you will understand why people come from near and far for our inventory and expert customer service.