| Add vehicles | 2019 Kia Rio LX | 2019 Hyundai Accent Essential 5-door (man) |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$14,845 | CA$14,599 |
| Fees | CA$1,595 | CA$1,610 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$279/month | CA$274/month |
| Awards | - | Best subcompact car of 2019 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1.6 l I-4 | 1.6 l I-4 |
| Power | 130 hp @ 6,300 rpm (97 kW) | 130 hp @ 6,300 rpm (97 kW) |
| Torque | 119 lb·ft @ 4,850 rpm (161 N·m) | 119 lb·ft @ 4,850 rpm (161 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Category | Subcompact Car | Subcompact Car |
| Assembly | N/A | Ulsan, KR |
| Generation | N/A | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 608 km | 616 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 175 g/km | 173 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | standard | N/A |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Turning diameter | N/A | 5 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, torsion bars | independent, torsion bars |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) | Drum (ABS) |
| Front tires | P185/65TR15 | P185/65TR15 |
| Rear tires | P185/65TR15 | P185/65TR15 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,384 mm (173″) | 4,186 mm (165″) |
| Width | 1,725 mm (68″) | 1,730 mm (68″) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57″) | 1,450 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm (102″) | 2,581 mm (102″) |
| Front track | N/A | 1,524 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | N/A | 1,529 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,126 kg (2,482 lb) | 1,159 kg (2,555 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 388 l | between 600 l and 617 l |
| Fuel tank | 45 l (10 gal) | 45 l (10 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | N/A | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Average | 78% | 83% |
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