Toyota Vios 1.3 J vs Kia Rio 1.2 LX

**max98** · October 22nd, 2012 01:15 PM

Hi,

I'm planning to buy a new car with a tight budget. I was looking online and saw Toyota Vios 1.3 J and Kia Rio 1.2 LX to be on the same price range. What I'm looking for is fuel efficient and low cost maitenance car. I don't mind the Vios to look like a taxi what I'm after for is the reliabilty of the car.

Thanks.

**ronki** · October 22nd, 2012 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by max98

Hi,

I'm planning to buy a new car with a tight budget. I was looking online and saw Toyota Vios 1.3 J and Kia Rio 1.2 LX to be on the same price range. What I'm looking for is fuel efficient and low cost maitenance car. I don't mind the Vios to look like a taxi what I'm after for is the reliabilty of the car.

Thanks.

Well if you're looking for reliability go for a vios, I can't say much with Rio since I don't own one.

Napakadaling maghanap ng parts para sa vios, kahit sang lupalop ka ata may makikita ka.

I own a 2010 1.3J.

My FC is about 8-9km/l pure city driving
In the highway I managed to go for 14-16km/l

For maintenance, medyo taga nga lang sa casa (halos lahat naman)

**jut703** · October 23rd, 2012 12:05 AM

Looks like you're just looking for an appliance to get you from point A to point B with no fuss. So the Vios is the safer choice for you.

Personally though, I can't stand the ubiquity of the Vios and I'd gladly pick the Rio over it.

**wingtip** · October 23rd, 2012 11:16 PM

O.T did you heard about the new release vios 1.3J(Limited)? which comes with alloy wheels and fog lamps?

**Jakespeed800** · October 24th, 2012 05:48 AM

You can never be wrong with the vios!

**niky** · October 24th, 2012 09:21 AM

The Rio actually has a better back seat and a bigger trunk, but if you don't need either, you'll be more satisfied with the extra power of the Vios.

**1D4LV** · October 24th, 2012 09:55 AM

while cosmetics wise, i like the look of the rio, practicality wise, the vios would be the safer choice.

**timrev** · October 24th, 2012 10:11 AM

sa FC kaya?

pag same sila ok lang siguro
pero kung mas matakaw sa gas ang rio lx knowing 1.2 engine sya versus 1.3 vios bad na yun

**renzo_d10** · October 24th, 2012 10:45 AM

Call me biased since I own a Vios (1.3E MT) but practicality wise, it wins over the Rio bigtime. The 2NZ-FE (1.3L Vios engine) has been on our shores for quite a time (Toyota Vitz has this engine already if I'm not mistaken) so parts are really abundant. Add to that the numerous taxi cabs we have. Though it only has 85hp and 122Nm of torque on paper, the Vios pulls quite exceptionally well. Perfect for city driving and good when on the highway. It's not a race car so it doesn't go as fast as the Civic but due to its light body the 85hp engine & 122Nm is more than enough for your usual around-the-city trips.

Originally Posted by timrev

sa FC kaya?

pag same sila ok lang siguro
pero kung mas matakaw sa gas ang rio lx knowing 1.2 engine sya versus 1.3 vios bad na yun

Same with ronki, lowest I got was 8.2km/L and the it was all day traffic (no exaggerations) and my odo then was a bit over 1000kms. Right now, odo at 2400kms, FC doesn't fall below 9km/L anymore. Recent fill-up (full tank method) gave me a 9.7km/L consumption. Conditions were the same as above, rush hour traffic all day everyday. :lol:

But on the highway I managed to get 18.5km/L and my average speed was 110kph with a number of runs to 140kph.

I used to say that barebones-to-barebones comparison the Rio looks better but today I won't. With the latest 1.3J Limited available I believe it's one of the best-looking basic car available around.

**basti08** · October 24th, 2012 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by max98

Hi,

I'm planning to buy a new car with a tight budget. I was looking online and saw Toyota Vios 1.3 J and Kia Rio 1.2 LX to be on the same price range. What I'm looking for is fuel efficient and low cost maitenance car. I don't mind the Vios to look like a taxi what I'm after for is the reliabilty of the car.

Thanks.

Vios. But do yourself a favor. Get the J Limited instead. For an additional 10K, you get 15" mags and tires and foggies. Add to that, it has all window power mechanism, unlike the front only of the Rio and slightly larger and most importantly, proven engine.