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Kia Rio Sedan

General information

ModelKia Rio Sedan
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1588 ccm (96.90 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.99 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1588 ccm (96.90 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power105.00 PS (77 kW or 104 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque141.02 Nm (14.4 kgf-m or 104.0 ft.lbs)
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke78.0 x 83.0 mm (3.1 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0963 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1080 mm (42.5 inches)
Passenger space2492 litres (658 gallons)
Cargo space261 litres (69 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (397.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionSemi independent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1090 kg (2,403.0 pounds)
Overall length4250 mm (167.3 inches)
Overall width1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2420 mm (95.3 inches)
Fuel capacity45.0 litres (11.89 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originKorea, South
Aprox price as new USD9890
Service interval15,000 km
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