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Kia Rio 1.6 LX

General information

ModelKia Rio 1.6 LX
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating63.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.4 litres/100 km (32.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power112.00 PS (82 kW or 110 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque145.09 Nm (14.8 kgf-m or 107.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Fuel systemInjection. Multi-point fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0872 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2605 litres (688 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space1632 litres (431 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering
Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1285 kg (2,832.9 pounds)
Towing weight1250 kg (2,755.8 pounds)
Overall length4250 mm (167.3 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2510 mm (98.8 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD12955
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