Ten Cars For College Students

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6. Kia Rio

MSRP: $14,990
EPA Mileage: 27/38 (CTY / HWY)

The Kia Rio is a stylish, well-equipped, and fuel efficient sedan. With a 138 horsepower 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine under the hood, the Kia Rio isn’t going anywhere fast, but that’s not the vehicles purpose. The Kia Rio comes standard with air conditioning, a six-way manual driver’s seat, satellite radio (subscription required), USB and auxiliary audio jacks. Additionally it offers steering wheel mounted controls, and keyless entry. Steering and handling are average for the Kia Rio, at times feeling a little floaty when at higher speeds. The Kia Rio gets great fuel mileage with 27 city and 38 highway, and the efficiency-minded Active Eco System helps to use as little fuel as possible.