Simplicity is the name of the game inside the Rio, and that's not a slight. In fact, it presents a clean, easy-to-use dashboard with climate and audio controls. There is plenty of hard plastic, but it's nicely textured, and the overall interior appearance is mature and sophisticated for a subcompact. Space in the Kia's front seats is more than adequate, but rear-seat passengers won't be nearly as happy due to restricted legroom. The Rio hatchback provides more space than the sedan's trunk, but neither Kia is a good choice if you plan on hauling lots of cargo. We were disappointed to find that the folded seats don't make for a flat load floor in the hatch. Its center console is competitively sized, as are its door pockets.