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Kia Rio 1.6 LX

General information

ModelKia Rio 1.6 LX
Year2009
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating66.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1599 ccm (97.57 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.55 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.0 litres/100 km (29.44 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.3 litres/100 km (32.31 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement1599 ccm (97.57 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.
Compression10.4:1
Bore x stroke91.0 x 93.5 mm (3.6 x 3.7 inches)
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 doors5
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2605 litres (688 gallons)
Cargo space340 litres (90 gallons)
Optional cargo space1900 litres (502 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted. Rack and pinion. Power assisted.
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1285 kg (2,832.9 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 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 USD13365
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