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Kia Rio 1.5 LS

General information

ModelKia Rio 1.5 LS
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1493 ccm (91.10 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags4. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1493 ccm (91.10 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power97.7 PS (72 kW or 96 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque132.00 Nm (13.5 kgf-m or 97.4 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke75.5 x 83.4 mm (3.0 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed175.0 km/h (108.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0850 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space449 litres (119 gallons)
Optional cargo space1277 litres (337 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1153 kg (2,541.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1518 kg (3,346.6 pounds)
Towing weight1100 kg (2,425.1 pounds)
Overall length4250 mm (167.3 inches)
Overall width1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2420 mm (95.3 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR13140
Service interval15,000 km
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