Impromptu Face-off: Kia Rio versus Toyota Vios

**Titleist983k** · September 14th, 2007 06:05 PM

For a little more money hands down VIOS. It is simply more practical, it will sell more in the future. I'd say 100-1 potential 2nd hand buyers will look for the vios over the Rio if you decide to dell your car 3-5 years from now.

**Herbie** · September 14th, 2007 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by gridlock

I picked the rio because it's a good value for money and a car that can easily be recognized among the rows of cars in the parking lot. I''ll post next time what's the FC. Meanwhile, the following links should give you an idea. http://www.doe.gov.ph/FUEL%20ECONOMY...6%20RESULT.pdf http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/overall-high.htm

Hi gridlock,

What's the fuel consumption of your Rio?

**tph** · October 18th, 2007 02:27 AM

ganda pala yung RIO... any users here? musta FC natin?

**Herbie** · November 6th, 2007 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by carlocaraddict

ok here it is

and also pls avoid using text/SMS shortcuts in typing your response here on the boards

Last night I got in an Anywhere "branded" taxi, the dashboard (well the lower part of it) is now beige compared with the picture above, as well as the door trims. Legroom at the back has approximately 4 inches of space between my knee and the driver's back seat (I'm only 5'8"). It has nice bright headlights, a bit "darker" compared to an Altis J taxi's. The driver said it also has great seat fabric (it was covered by 2 layers of seatcovers.) It was definitely nimble. I didn't notice if it still has steel rims.

It got me thinking to include this in my list of choices for our purchase early next year. Although Kia's site lists this as 590k now. Puwede.

**Larry_Bird** · April 27th, 2008 03:14 PM

The price is now P600K for the 1.4 MT. It's more expensive than City 1.3A and Vios 1.3J, both priced at P575K. If Rio had remained cheaper than its competitors, then I would have considered it. Pero sa ngayon eh crossed-out muna siya sa list ko

**niky** · April 28th, 2008 01:09 PM

It's probably just the timing... the Vios pricing is sure to go up... Toyota is keeping it low to match it with the City... while the City pricing is low because it's on its way out.

Market strategy is all.

**angel8am** · April 28th, 2008 02:43 PM

Hi, Is it true na available ang double airbags for both M/T and A/T sa Kia Rio? Kasi sa Toyota, dual airbags are only for those 700K above (top and expensive A/T models). And can someone please give me a price for both the 4 door and 5 door Kia Rio?

Thanks so much!

**JJCarEnthusiast** · May 2nd, 2008 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by angel8am

Hi, Is it true na available ang double airbags for both M/T and A/T sa Kia Rio? Kasi sa Toyota, dual airbags are only for those 700K above (top and expensive A/T models). And can someone please give me a price for both the 4 door and 5 door Kia Rio?

Thanks so much!

sir, i dont think so na available ang double airbags for rio. not sure though.

price: (source: c! magazine) im not sure if this' the price till now. my c mag is just on july 07

kia rio 1.4 sedan ------>570,000(m/t) -- 620,000(a/t)
kia rio 1.4 hatchback------> 572,000(a/t) -- *no available m/t for hatchback*

it may be close too