2010 Kia Rio
MSRP
$18,695
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Compact
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
7.1
energuide estimate - hwy
5.8
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
1.6L/95
sae net horsepower @ rpm
110 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
107 @ 4500
trans type
5
brake type
Power
brake abs system
4-wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
45
wheelbase
98.4
length, overall
157.1
width, max w/o mirrors
66.7
height, overall
57.9
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
2990
Passenger Volume
108.0
Base Curb Weight
2579
Cruising Range - City
1490.00
Cruising Range - Hwy
1823.97
Fuel System
MPFI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.62
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.05
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.58
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.06
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
Total Cooling System Capacity
6.3
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/coil springs
Front Tire Size
P195/55R15
Rear Tire Size
P195/55R15
Front Wheel Size
15 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
33.1
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x -TBD-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width
8.0 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
39.6
Front Leg Room
42.8
Front Shoulder Room
53.5
Front Hip Room
50.8
Second Head Room
37.8
Second Leg Room
34.3
Second Shoulder Room
53.1
Second Hip Room
50.0
Track Width, Front
57.9
Track Width, Rear
57.5
Min Ground Clearance
6.1
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
15.8
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
49.6
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The five-door version of the Rio gets the same corporate facelift for 2010, meaning new headlights, grille and bumpers to better suit Kia’s new style. Power comes from a 110-hp 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. It’s a fuel-sipper too. Interior is usable, but basic. Hatchback design means carrying capacity is great.


Pros

Nice refresh

Cons

Basic models missing ABS