Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011
In 2009, Kia introduced a facelifted version of its already known Rio subcompact vehicle. It was the right car at the right moment.
The 2008 world economic crisis hit hard in the automotive industry. On the other hand, Kia just stormed the market with the compact-sized cee'd hatchback and its seven-year warranty. Since most of the people wanted a reliable, trustworthy vehicle, the cee'd success was granted. In 2009, Kia introduced the facelifted version for the subcompact-sized range, the Rio.
The Rio's design was signed by the Italian institute I.DE.A., who was responsible for other success stories in the automotive industry. From the front, the Rio showed the same front fascia for the entire range. Its sharp, triangular, and curved headlights received clear lenses and a smoked interior. For the hatchback, the greenhouse line was ended abruptly behind the rear axle. The arched window line hid the thickness of the C-pillar. In the rear, the redesigned taillights featured a clear lens over the v-shaped reversing lights.
Inside, there were hardly any modifications to the dashboard. Apart from a new LCD digital clock on top of the center stack, it was hard to tell the difference. The interior space was the same, and up to five passengers were able to fit inside, but with limited room for the rear ones. Like on any hatchback, the rear bench seatback was folding.
Under the hood, Kia installed the same engines but updated in terms of European pollution regulations.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT (97 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1399 cm3 |
Power: | 71.4 KW @ 6000 RPM 97 HP @ 6000 RPM 96 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 126 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P175/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 32.2 ft (9.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2324 lbs (1054 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 139 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (112 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1599 cm3 |
Power: | 82.4 KW @ 6000 RPM 112 HP @ 6000 RPM 111 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 108 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 146 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P175/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2324 lbs (1054 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 145 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CRDi 5MT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1493 cm3 |
Power: | 80.9 KW @ 4000 RPM 110 HP @ 4000 RPM 108 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 235 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P175/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.9 in (4239 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.9 cuFT (337 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle: | 32.2 ft (9.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2526 lbs (1146 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 121 g/km |