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Kia Rio Hatchback

2012 – 2016 Hatchback South Korea

Kia built the Rio Hatchback from 2012 to 2016. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 75 to 109 hp. The most economical version uses just 3.6 L/100 km. The lightest version weighs only 1,066 kg. The same generation also came as a sedan.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.1L CRDi 5MT FWD (75 HP)
1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 75 hp 16.1 s 159 6-speed manual
1.25L GSL 5MT FWD (85 HP)
1.2 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 86 hp 13.1 s 167 5-speed manual
1.4L CRDi 6MT FWD (90 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Diesel 90 hp 14.2 s 172 6-speed manual
1.4L GSL 4AT FWD (109 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 109 hp 13.2 s 171 4-speed automatic
1.4L GSL 6MT FWD (109 HP)
1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 109 hp 11.5 s 183 6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1120 cm3 (68 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 4000 RPM75 HP @ 4000 RPM74 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
125 lb-ft @ 1500-2750 RPM169 Nm @ 1500-2750 RPM
Fuel System
Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
11.4 gallons (43.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
16.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/65R15

Dimensions

Length
159.3 in (4046 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/60 in (1,519/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2626 lbs (1191 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3616 lbs (1640 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Highway
71 mpg US (3.3 L/100Km)
Combined
65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1248 cm3 (76 ci)
Power
63 KW @ 6000 RPM86 HP @ 6000 RPM84 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
89 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM121 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.4 gallons (43.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/65R15

Dimensions

Length
159.3 in (4046 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/60 in (1,519/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2434 lbs (1104 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2670 lbs (1211 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
Highway
54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
Combined
47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1396 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
66 KW @ 4000 RPM90 HP @ 4000 RPM89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
162 lb-ft @ 1500-2750 RPM220 Nm @ 1500-2750 RPM
Fuel System
Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
11.4 gallons (43.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/65R15

Dimensions

Length
159.3 in (4046 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/60 in (1,519/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2851 lbs (1293 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3726 lbs (1690 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Highway
63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km)
Combined
57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1396 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
80 KW @ 6300 RPM109 HP @ 6300 RPM107 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque
101 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM137 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.4 gallons (43.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/65R15

Dimensions

Length
159.3 in (4046 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/60 in (1,519/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2410 lbs (1093 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3594 lbs (1630 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway
44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined
36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1396 cm3 (85 ci)
Power
80 KW @ 6300 RPM109 HP @ 6300 RPM107 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque
101 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM137 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.4 gallons (43.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/65R15

Dimensions

Length
159.3 in (4046 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.8/60 in (1,519/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.2 cuFT (289 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2350 lbs (1066 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Highway
52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined
42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km
Length4,046 mm
Width1,720 mm
Height1,455 mm
Wheelbase2,570 mm
Curb weight1,066 – 1,293 kg
Torque121 – 220 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.