Commuting between Concord and Manchester, NH? Running several errands in Keene or Nashua? You'll want to be seated in a comfortable compact hatchback. The new Mitsubishi Mirage is a compact hatchback with everything you need to get around Manchester, NH, but how does this new car compare to another hatchback like the Kia Rio? Because Keene Mitsubishi wants car shoppers from Nashua and Amherst, MA to be well-informed, we compare these compact cars head-to-head.
Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Kia Rio Performance
Thanks to class-leading fuel economy, the Mitsubishi Mirage is the go-to option for commuters from Concord and Manchester, NH. The Kia Rio is rated for 32/41 (city/highway) miles per gallon and 36 mpg combined. Rated for 39 mpg combined, the Mitsubishi Mirage matches that on the city streets of Concord alone with a rating of 36 mpg. Earn 43 miles per gallon taking the Mitsubishi Mirage on New England highways between Nashua and Manchester, NH.
Each hatchback offers one engine, with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine outputting 120 horsepower and 112 pound-feet of torque in the Kia Rio. The Mitsubishi Mirage uses a 1.2-liter inline-3 engine that outputs 78 horsepower and 74 pound-feet of torque. You'll have an easier time maneuvering the Mitsubishi Mirage in tight spaces around Manchester, NH and Concord, thanks to a tighter turning radius of 15.1 feet, compared to 16.8 feet in the Kia Rio.
Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Kia Rio Design
All five passengers feel more relaxed on rides from Nashua to Concord in the Mitsubishi Mirage, which offers 34.2 inches of rear legroom, compared to 33.5 inches in the Kia Rio. There's more space for Keene drivers to utilize with the Mitsubishi Mirage, which offers 17 cubic feet of storage and a total cargo capacity of 47 cubic feet. The Kia Rio can match the 17 cubic feet of storage, but this hatchback only provides 33 cubic feet with the seat area.
Remain comfortable riding to your home around Keene with the Mitsubishi Mirage's leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated front seats. These features aren't offered on the Kia Rio.
Outside, each hatchback has LED headlights and rides on 15-inch alloy wheels. The Kia Rio only offers six generic paint colors, but the Mitsubishi Mirage gives Concord car buyers the choice between Wine Red, Sand Yellow, and seven vibrant colors, along with two-tone design schemes on the Black Edition model.
Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Kia Rio Technology
The Mitsubishi Mirage gives Amherst, MA motorists access to a 7-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. The Kia Rio has an 8-inch touchscreen display and wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ integration. One USB port comes with each new hatchback.
Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Kia Rio Safety
The Kia Rio offers Lane Keeping & Following Assist, High-Beam Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, and Driver Attention Warning. The Mitsubishi Mirage offers similar safety features to drive with confidence around Keene, including Automatic High Beams, Lane Departure Warning, and a Forward Collision Mitigation with Pedestrian Detection System.
Test Drive a New Mitsubishi Mirage in Keene
The Mitsubishi Mirage is a roomier option for Keene drivers, who can also enjoy more fuel-efficient travels to Concord or Manchester, NH in this new hatchback.
Both new cars are among the most affordable options on the market. Customers from Concord can save some money choosing the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage, which starts at $16,245, compared to the Kia Rio at $16,750.
Contact Keene Mitsubishi with a call or click to schedule a Mitsubishi Mirage test drive after exploring our new inventory. There are options for Nashua shoppers to buy or lease any new Mitsubishi Mirage model in Keene!
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