2010 Kia Rio 1.4 EX A/T or 2010 Toyota Vios 1.3 E

**dhome1105** · January 28th, 2010 04:09 PM

hehe some might say its a no brainer but Id still want opinions. I already had a deal with both. kia is cheaper in terms of total cashout. I like the exterior of rio and becoz its automatic. But I dont like the interior esp the stereo. I like the interior of vios bt not the exterior compared to rio. Vios has ABS and driver side airbag, rio on the other hand dont have. and the stereo of vios is way better than the rio.

By the way, Kia has extended warranty. 5 years/160,000 kms. while toyota has 3 years/100,000 kms warranty,..

Reviews
Kia Rio 1.4 EX
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/082...otoring02.html

Toyota Vios 1.3E
http://pinoyautoblog.com/reviews/rev...nd-generation/

**LeOxe** · January 28th, 2010 05:34 PM

i will choose the 2010 Rio because it has a modern, much fresher design compared to the Vios.

**renzo_d10** · January 28th, 2010 06:18 PM

Vios for me.

Yeah, some might say it`s just a common car, but it just proves that it is a mighty vehicle. Parts are cheaper and it will have better figures in it`s fuel consumption. Though, the difference will not be that big.

The additional safety features too, is a big plus.

**dhome1105** · January 28th, 2010 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

Vios for me.

Yeah, some might say it`s just a common car, but it just proves that it is a mighty vehicle. Parts are cheaper and it will have better figures in it`s fuel consumption. Though, the difference will not be that big.

The additional safety features too, is a big plus.

Yeah, safety features adds a lot. Gusto ko lang talga sa rio is that its cheaper, automatic and longer warranty. Plus the exterior pala.

**LeOxe** · January 29th, 2010 10:55 AM

renzo_d10 is right. it has the necessary safety features plus the reliability of the toyota badge. but to be different, i will choose the Rio especially if you're already tired of seeing plenty of Toyota Vios on the roads. anyway, any of the two is worth a buy.

good luck!

**valskie01** · January 29th, 2010 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by dhome1105

Yeah, safety features adds a lot. Gusto ko lang talga sa rio is that its cheaper, automatic and longer warranty. Plus the exterior pala.

get the rio. 5 years warranty is a plus. toyota badge does'nt equates to reliability.

**mikmik316** · January 29th, 2010 06:45 PM

kia prices are overpriced between 150 to 250k kaya ang lakas ng loob nila makipagtradein kasi talo ka naman talaga simula't sapul.

IMO, get either only if you can pay in cash or get it interest free. Sayang lang pera mo paying econoboxes.

**basti08** · January 30th, 2010 08:44 PM

if exclusivity is too much for you to handle, wait til your 'rare' car breaks down and let's see up until where your exclusivity can prolong your patience in finding parts etc.

the Vios is no brainer cos of its safety features. trust me the Vios is fuel efficient too. EPS is a large factor to it as well. i believe the Kia is non EPS.

also, it is not because the Kia is a bad car, it is just too overpriced and underspeced and doesnt have good dealer support.

back in the day (2006) when the Rio, which is after all, still unchanged mechanically now was selling at 550k at 590k for matic, it was so good as a proposition in the subcompact market even with the lack of safety features. but now, a Rio AT is as expensive as a Vios G without dual airbags, abs, 4w disc etc etc.

not worth it imho.