The Kia Rio is a compact hatchback with a length of 4.24 meters, a width of 1.68 meters, and a height of 1.44 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.41 meters and a turning radius of 9.5 meters. It has 5 doors and 5 seats.
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Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
4240 mm 166.93 in.
Width
1680 mm 66.14 in.
Height
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase
2410 mm 94.88 in.
Front Track
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear Track
1435 mm 56.5 in.
Min Turning Circle
9.5 m 31.17 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Kia Rio boasts impressive fuel efficiency, with combined city and highway consumption figures of 8.8 l/100 km (26.73 US mpg). Its engine delivers a smooth and responsive driving experience.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg 32.1 UK mpg 11.36 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.4 l/100 km 43.56 US mpg 52.31 UK mpg 18.52 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Kia Rio is a compact car with a 1.4L inline 4-cylinder engine producing 82 horsepower and 116 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a compression ratio of 9.4. The suspension is equipped with a spring strut in the front and coil springs in the rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
82 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
61.1 Hp/l
Torque
116 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 85.56 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
A3E
Engine Displacement
1343 cm3 81.95 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
75.5 mm 2.97 in.
Piston Stroke
75 mm 2.95 in.
Compression Ratio
9.4
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.4 l 3.59 US qt | 2.99 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / API SG
Coolant
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Spring Strut
Rear Suspension
Coil spring
Brakes
The Hyundai Rio is a compact car with ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear. It features an Anti-lock braking system for improved safety. The steering is rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power assistance. The car runs on 175/65 R14 tires.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Drum
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
175/65 R14
Weight & Capacity
The car has a lightweight design with a weight-to-power ratio of 12.2 kg/Hp, indicating good power efficiency. It offers a spacious cargo area with a trunk capacity of up to 1277 l. Fuel efficiency is promising, with a fuel tank capacity of 45 l.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.2 kg/Hp, 82 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.6 kg/Nm, 116 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Max Weight
1508 kg 3324.57 lbs.
Max Load
508 kg 1119.95 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
449 l 15.86 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1277 l 45.1 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Kia - Rio I Hatchback (DC, facelift 2002)
The length of the Kia Rio is 4.24 meters or 166.93 inches.
The Kia Rio has 5 seats.
The turning radius of the Kia Rio is 9.5 meters or 31.17 feet.
The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 14.3 seconds.
The Kia Rio has a top speed of 165 km/h (102.53 mph).
The Kia Rio's performance is comparable to other subcompact cars in its class, such as the Hyundai Accent and Toyota Yaris.
The Kia Rio has a fuel consumption of 8.8 l/100 km in the city and 5.4 l/100 km on the highway.
The text does not include information about the engine specifications of the Kia Rio.
The text does not include information about the safety features of the Kia Rio.
The engine displacement is 1343 cm3 or 81.95 cu. in.
The power output is 82 horsepower at 5500 rpm.
The Kia Rio has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Hyundai Rio has ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Hyundai Rio features an Anti-lock braking system for improved safety.
The Hyundai Rio has a rack-and-pinion steering system with hydraulic power assistance.
Up to 32 mpg city and 40 mpg highway
Yes, the Kia Rio has a good reliability record and is backed by a 5-year/60,000-mile warranty
The starting price of the Kia Rio is around $14,000
