Comparing the 2023 Mazda3 vs 2023 Kia Rio 5-door

Overview

Overview
Base MSRP	23,795	19,395
EPA Classification	Compact Cars	Compact Cars
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km)	8.7	7.7
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km)	6.4	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	155 @ 6000	120 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	150 @ 4000	113 @ 4500
Passenger Capacity	5	5

Technical Specs

Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification	Compact Cars	Compact Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km)	8.7 L/100 km	7.7 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km)	6.4 L/100 km	6.1 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km)	8.7 L/100 km	7.7 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km)	6.4 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	155 @ 6000	120 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	150 @ 4000	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)	3.36	3.77
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.95	2.04
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.30	1.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.03	1.04
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.84	0.89
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.68	0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.38	3.70
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.85	4.06
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)		410
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	100	130
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity	5	5
Passenger Volume (ft³)		90.5
Front Head Room (in)	38	38.9
Front Leg Room (in)	42.3	42.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)	55.7	54.1
Front Hip Room (in)	54.6	52.9
Second Head Room (in)	37.3	38
Second Leg Room (in)	35.1	33.5

Mechanical

Mechanical
ABS	Standard	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes	Standard	N/A
Front Wheel Drive	Standard	Standard
4 Cylinder Engine	Standard	Standard
Gasoline Fuel	Standard	Standard
Power Steering	Standard	Standard
6-Speed M/T	Standard	Standard
Aluminum Wheels	Standard	N/A
M/T	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes	N/A	Standard
Wheel Covers	N/A	Standard
Steel Wheels	N/A	Standard

Exterior

Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season	Standard	Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season	Standard	Standard
Temporary Spare Tire	Standard	N/A

Interior

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
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
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Standard
Immobilizer	Standard	Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard
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
HD Radio	Standard	Standard
Rear Bench Seat	Standard	Standard
Smart Device Integration	Standard	Standard
LED Headlights	Standard	N/A
Requires Subscription	Standard	N/A
Heated Mirrors	N/A	Standard
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

Safety

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
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	Standard	N/A
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitor	Standard	N/A
Knee Air Bag	Standard	N/A
Cross-Traffic Alert	Standard	N/A