2019 Kia Rio vs 2019 Nissan Versa Sedan

Are you shopping around for subcompact car, but are not sure which model to buy? Here at Kia Marin, we encourage you to check out the 2019 Kia Rio, with its youthful styling, fun-to-drive nature, high fuel economy, advanced safety features, generous warranty coverage, and excellent value. In this 2019 Kia Rio vs 2019 Nissan Versa Sedan comparison, we show how the new Rio favorably stacks up against the subcompact car competition. On the performance front, the 2019 Rio comes equipped with the Gamma 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine, which generates 130 horsepower and 119 lb-ft of torque. The 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine in the 2019 Versa Sedan manages only 109 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque. While all Rio models come standard with an automatic transmission, you have to pay extra to get an automatic for the Versa Sedan. Also, the Rio is more efficient, with an estimated fuel economy of 32 combined mpg, compared to 30 combined mpg for the Versa Sedan.