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2012 Kia Rio 3 Doors Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

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Kia introduced the three-door version of the Rio's third generation in 2012, one year after it successfully launched the five-door model.

Kia was running the high tides when it launched the small-sized Rio. Its design department was led by Peter Schreyer and has proven to create attractive vehicles. Even though this small vehicle was penned by Sung Wook Kim, the signature design elements were already established. And they worked!

Sporting a similar front fascia as its five-door sibling, the three-door Rio featured swept-back headlights that flanked the tiger-nose main grille. In addition, to complete the slightly aggressive look of the car, the lower bumper featured an upside-down trapezoidal grille fitted with pair of scoops on the sides. From its profile, the three-door Rio showed its long doors and small side window for the rear-seated passengers. Finally, at the back, the raked-forward C-pillar and the tailgate offered a sporty image of this small-sized vehicle.

Inside, the automaker tried to create a spacious environment for five adults. While the front seats achieved that goal, there was hardly room for more than two adults in the back. On the plus side, Rio's dashboard offered a clear layout, with a binocular-styled instrument cluster that put the speedometer in the middle and the tachometer on the left. Kia placed the CD-Radio on the center stack on the upper side, followed by the HVAC control panel underneath it.

Under the hood, the Rio received the acclaimed 1.1-liter turbo-diesel that provided excellent fuel efficiency. In addition, Kia provided the car with another 1.4-liter turbo-diesel and two gasoline engines.

press release
KIA Rio 3 doors 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
  3 gasoline engines
  • 1.25L GSL 5MT FWD (85 HP)
  • 1.4L GSL 4AT FWD (109 HP)
  • 1.4L GSL 6MT FWD (109 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 1.1L CRDi 5MT FWD (75 HP)
  • 1.4L CRDi 6MT FWD (90 HP)
brochures (download)
KIA Rio 3 doors Brochure 2013

KIA Rio 3 doors
1.25L GSL 5MT FWD (85 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.25L GSL 5MT FWD (85 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1248 cm3
Power:63 KW @ 6000 RPM
86 HP @ 6000 RPM
84 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:89 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
121 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.4 gallons (43.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:159.3 in (4046 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/60 in (1,519/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase:101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2434 lbs (1104 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2670 lbs (1211 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Highway:54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:114 g/km

KIA Rio 3 doors
1.4L GSL 4AT FWD (109 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L GSL 4AT FWD (109 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1396 cm3
Power:80 KW @ 6300 RPM
109 HP @ 6300 RPM
107 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:101 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
137 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.4 gallons (43.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:159.3 in (4046 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/60 in (1,519/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase:101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2410 lbs (1093 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3594 lbs (1630 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:124 g/km

KIA Rio 3 doors
1.4L GSL 6MT FWD (109 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L GSL 6MT FWD (109 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1396 cm3
Power:80 KW @ 6300 RPM
109 HP @ 6300 RPM
107 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:101 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
137 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.4 gallons (43.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:159.3 in (4046 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/60 in (1,519/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase:101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2350 lbs (1066 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3527 lbs (1600 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Highway:52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined:42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:120 g/km

KIA Rio 3 doors
1.1L CRDi 5MT FWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L CRDi 5MT FWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1120 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 4000 RPM
75 HP @ 4000 RPM
74 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:125 lb-ft @ 1500-2750 RPM
169 Nm @ 1500-2750 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:11.4 gallons (43.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:159.3 in (4046 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/60 in (1,519/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase:101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2626 lbs (1191 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3616 lbs (1640 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Highway:71 mpg US (3.3 L/100Km)
Combined:65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:94 g/km

KIA Rio 3 doors
1.4L CRDi 6MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L CRDi 6MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1396 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 4000 RPM
90 HP @ 4000 RPM
89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 1500-2750 RPM
220 Nm @ 1500-2750 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:11.4 gallons (43.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:159.3 in (4046 mm)
Width:67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height:57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.8/60 in (1,519/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase:101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2851 lbs (1293 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3726 lbs (1690 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Highway:63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km)
Combined:57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:105 g/km
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