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Kia Rio

U.S. specifications for documented generations and configurations. Values apply to each listed year and configuration.

4th generation · 2018–2023

2023 Kia Rio

LX Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4384 mm / 172.6 in
Width: 1725 mm / 67.9 in
Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in
Wheelbase: 2581 mm / 101.6 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · CVT · FWD
Horsepower: 120 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 112 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 32 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 41 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 36 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2023 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
LX Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2023 Kia Rio U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2023 Kia Rio LX Sedan: EPA vehicle record 45652 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Rio U.S. redesign and 2018–2023 generation scope — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2023 Kia Rio

S 5-Door · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4064 mm / 160.0 in
Width: 1725 mm / 67.9 in
Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in
Wheelbase: 2581 mm / 101.6 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · CVT · FWD
Horsepower: 120 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 112 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 32 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 41 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 36 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2023 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
S 5-Door · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Rio U.S. redesign and 2018–2023 generation scope — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2023 Kia Rio U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2023 Kia Rio S 5-Door: EPA vehicle record 45652 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

3rd generation · 2012–2017

2017 Kia Rio

LX · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4369 mm / 172.0 in
Width: 1720 mm / 67.7 in
Height: 1455 mm / 57.3 in
Wheelbase: 2570 mm / 101.2 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 138 hp (SAE)
Torque: 123 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 27 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 36 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 31 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2017 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
LX · 6-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2017 Kia Rio U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2017 Kia Rio LX: EPA vehicle record 37414 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Rio U.S. generation scope, 2012–2017 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2017 Kia Rio

LX · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4369 mm / 172.0 in
Width: 1720 mm / 67.7 in
Height: 1455 mm / 57.3 in
Wheelbase: 2570 mm / 101.2 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 138 hp (SAE)
Torque: 123 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 27 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 36 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 30 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2017 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
LX · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2017 Kia Rio U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
IIHS Rio U.S. generation scope, 2012–2017 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2017 Kia Rio LX: EPA vehicle record 37413 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2017 Kia Rio

EX Eco · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4369 mm / 172.0 in
Width: 1720 mm / 67.7 in
Height: 1455 mm / 57.3 in
Wheelbase: 2570 mm / 101.2 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 138 hp (SAE)
Torque: 123 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 27 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 36 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 31 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2017 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
EX Eco · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2017 Kia Rio U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
IIHS Rio U.S. generation scope, 2012–2017 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2017 Kia Rio EX Eco: EPA vehicle record 37412 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2017 Kia Rio

LX 5-Door · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4049 mm / 159.4 in
Width: 1720 mm / 67.7 in
Height: 1455 mm / 57.3 in
Wheelbase: 2570 mm / 101.2 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 6-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 138 hp (SAE)
Torque: 123 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 27 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 36 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 30 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2017 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
LX 5-Door · 6-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Rio U.S. generation scope, 2012–2017 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2017 Kia Rio U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2017 Kia Rio U.S. manufacturer brochure, PDF page 12 — Kia Motors America
2017 Kia Rio LX 5-Door: EPA vehicle record 37413 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2nd generation · 2006–2011

2011 Kia Rio

Base · 5-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4249 mm / 167.3 in
Width: 1694 mm / 66.7 in
Height: 1471 mm / 57.9 in
Wheelbase: 2499 mm / 98.4 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 110 hp (SAE)
Torque: 107 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 28 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 33 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 30 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2011 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Base · 5-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2011 Kia Rio U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
2011 Kia Rio Base: EPA vehicle record 30064 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
IIHS Rio U.S. generation scope, 2006–2011 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Kia America historical U.S. model-year archive — Kia America
All-new 2006 Rio U.S. introduction — Kia America

2011 Kia Rio

LX · 4-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4249 mm / 167.3 in
Width: 1694 mm / 66.7 in
Height: 1471 mm / 57.9 in
Wheelbase: 2499 mm / 98.4 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 4-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 110 hp (SAE)
Torque: 107 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 27 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 35 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 30 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2011 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
LX · 4-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2011 Kia Rio U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
IIHS Rio U.S. generation scope, 2006–2011 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2011 Kia Rio LX: EPA vehicle record 30063 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Kia America historical U.S. model-year archive — Kia America
All-new 2006 Rio U.S. introduction — Kia America

2011 Kia Rio

Rio5 LX · 4-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4026 mm / 158.5 in
Width: 1694 mm / 66.7 in
Height: 1471 mm / 57.9 in
Wheelbase: 2499 mm / 98.4 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 4-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 110 hp (SAE)
Torque: 107 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 27 mpg
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 35 mpg
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 30 mpg
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2011 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Dimensions converted from manufacturer-published inches using 25.4 mm per inch and rounded to the nearest millimeter.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Rio5 LX · 4-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
2011 Kia Rio U.S. trim specifications — Kia America
IIHS Rio U.S. generation scope, 2006–2011 — Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2011 Kia Rio Rio5 LX: EPA vehicle record 30063 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Kia America historical U.S. model-year archive — Kia America
All-new 2006 Rio U.S. introduction — Kia America

1st generation · 2001–2005

2005 Kia Rio

1.6L sedan · 4-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4239 mm / 166.9 in
Width: 1679 mm / 66.1 in
Height: 1440 mm / 56.7 in
Wheelbase: 2410 mm / 94.9 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 4-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 104 hp (SAE)
Torque: 104 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 21 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 29 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2005 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
The exact equipment grade is unverified; this record identifies the EPA engine and transmission configuration only.
Dimensions and engine output come from the 2005 U.S. Rio and Rio Cinco brochure; only the sedan column is used for dimensions.
Millimeter dimensions are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
The brochure reports 104 hp and 104 lb-ft for the 1.6-liter DOHC inline-four engine. Current adjusted EPA fuel-economy ratings are retained instead of the original brochure ratings.
1.6L sedan · 4-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Kia America service training: first U.S. Rio BC generation, page 15 — Kia America
Kia U.S. manufacturer notice identifies MY2003–2005 Rio vehicles — Kia Motors America
2005 Kia Rio 1.6L sedan: EPA vehicle record 20728 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Kia 2010 U.S. technical training: Rio BC platform MY2001–2005, page 15 — Kia America
Kia America historical U.S. model-year archive — Kia Motors America
2005 Kia Rio and Rio Cinco U.S. brochure: Specifications (original brochure photograph) — Kia Motors America

2005 Kia Rio

1.6L sedan · 5-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4239 mm / 166.9 in
Width: 1679 mm / 66.1 in
Height: 1440 mm / 56.7 in
Wheelbase: 2410 mm / 94.9 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.6 L Inline 4 Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 104 hp (SAE)
Torque: 104 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 29 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2005 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
The exact equipment grade is unverified; this record identifies the EPA engine and transmission configuration only.
Dimensions and engine output come from the 2005 U.S. Rio and Rio Cinco brochure; only the sedan column is used for dimensions.
Millimeter dimensions are converted from manufacturer-published inches at 25.4 mm per inch, rounded to the nearest millimeter.
The brochure reports 104 hp and 104 lb-ft for the 1.6-liter DOHC inline-four engine. Current adjusted EPA fuel-economy ratings are retained instead of the original brochure ratings.
1.6L sedan · 5-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Kia America service training: first U.S. Rio BC generation, page 15 — Kia America
Kia U.S. manufacturer notice identifies MY2003–2005 Rio vehicles — Kia Motors America
Kia 2010 U.S. technical training: Rio BC platform MY2001–2005, page 15 — Kia America
2005 Kia Rio 1.6L sedan: EPA vehicle record 20729 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Kia America historical U.S. model-year archive — Kia Motors America
2005 Kia Rio and Rio Cinco U.S. brochure: Specifications (original brochure photograph) — Kia Motors America

2001 Kia Rio

Base 1.5 · 4-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4214 mm / 165.9 in
Width: Not verified
Height: 1440 mm / 56.7 in
Wheelbase: 2410 mm / 94.9 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.5 L 4 cylinders Gasoline · 4-speed automatic · FWD
Horsepower: 96 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 98 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 22 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 28 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 25 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2001 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Only dimensions verified for the stated U.S. configuration are retained. Unverified dimensions are null, not inferred from overseas specifications.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Initial U.S. Rio 1.5L engine. The factory launch release verifies length, height and wheelbase, but not overall width, which remains unknown.
Base 1.5 · 4-speed automatic · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Kia 2010 U.S. technical training: Rio BC platform MY2001–2005, page 15 — Kia America
Kia Motors America: 2001 Rio U.S. retail launch, dimensions and engine — Kia America
2001 Kia Rio Base 1.5: EPA vehicle record 16647 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

2001 Kia Rio

Base 1.5 · 5-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

Dimensions

Length: 4214 mm / 165.9 in
Width: Not verified
Height: 1440 mm / 56.7 in
Wheelbase: 2410 mm / 94.9 in

Powertrain and fuel economy

Powertrain: 1.5 L 4 cylinders Gasoline · 5-speed manual · FWD
Horsepower: 96 hp Manufacturer-stated horsepower; test standard not specified.
Torque: 98 lb-ft
City economy · U.S. EPA: 24 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Highway economy · U.S. EPA: 29 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Combined economy · U.S. EPA: 26 mpg Adjusted EPA estimate for an earlier model year.
Seats: Not verified
Seat rows: Not verified

Sources & notes

This record describes the stated 2001 U.S. configuration only; it does not represent every trim or model year in the generation.
Only dimensions verified for the stated U.S. configuration are retained. Unverified dimensions are null, not inferred from overseas specifications.
Mirror inclusion in width is unverified.
Absent values are unverified for this exact configuration and do not mean zero.
Initial U.S. Rio 1.5L engine. The factory launch release verifies length, height and wheelbase, but not overall width, which remains unknown.
Base 1.5 · 5-speed manual · Gasoline · FWD

EPA fuel economy rating changes and adjustments — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy
Kia 2010 U.S. technical training: Rio BC platform MY2001–2005, page 15 — Kia America
Kia Motors America: 2001 Rio U.S. retail launch, dimensions and engine — Kia America
2001 Kia Rio Base 1.5: EPA vehicle record 16648 — U.S. EPA / U.S. Department of Energy

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