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Kia Rio 1.5 LS

General information

ModelKia Rio 1.5 LS
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating59.1 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 air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1493 ccm (91.10 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power97.00 PS (71 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 ratio0.0841 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

SteeringTraction control.
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1158 kg (2,553.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1524 kg (3,359.8 pounds)
Towing weight1104 kg (2,433.9 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
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