2016 Kia Rio Specifications

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	LX	EX	SX
Engine
Type	1.6L in-line 4 cylinder, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), aluminum block and head	1.6L in-line 4 cylinder, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), aluminum block and head	1.6L in-line 4 cylinder, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), aluminum block and head
Displacement (cc)	1,591 cc	1,591 cc	1,591 cc
Bore x stroke (mm)	77 x 85.44	77 x 85.44	77 x 85.44
Compression ratio	11.0:1	11.0:1	11.0:1
Horsepower (SAE net)	138 hp @ 6,300 rpm	138 hp @ 6,300 rpm	138 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	123 lb.-ft. @ 4,850 rpm	123 lb.-ft. @ 4,850 rpm	123 lb.-ft. @ 4,850 rpm
Valve System	16 valve DOHC with Mechanical Lash Adjuster	16 valve DOHC with Mechanical Lash Adjuster	16 valve DOHC with Mechanical Lash Adjuster
Injection system	Natually Aspirated	Natually Aspirated	Natually Aspirated
Fuel Injection System	Direct Fuel Injection	Direct Fuel Injection	Direct Fuel Injection
Rec. Fuel	Unleaded Gasoline (Regular 87 or higher)	Unleaded Gasoline (Regular 87 or higher)	Unleaded Gasoline (Regular 87 or higher)
Cooling System	Liquid	Liquid	Liquid
Emission Control System	WCC + UCC	WCC + UCC	WCC + UCC
Drivetrain
Transmission Gear Ratios: 6-speed manual transmission
First	3.769:1	-	-
Second	2.045:1	-	-
Third	1.286:1	-	-
Fourth	1.036:1	-	-
Fifth	0.893:1	-	-
Sixth	0.774:1	-	-
Reverse	3.700:1	-	-
Final drive ratio	3.833:1	-	-
Transmission Gear Ratios: 6-speed automatic transmission
First	-	4.400:1	4.400:1
Second	-	2.726:1	2.726:1
Third	-	1.834:1	1.834:1
Fourth	-	1.392:1	1.392:1
Fifth	-	1.000:1	1.000:1
Sixth	-	0.774:1	0.774:1
Reverse	-	3.440:1	3.440:1
Final gear ratio	-	3.065:1	3.065:1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)	101.2 in.	101.2 in.	101.2 in.
Length (in.)	172.0 in.	172.0 in.	172.0 in.
Width (in.)	67.7 in.	67.7 in.	67.7 in.
Height (in.)	57.3 in.	57.3 in.	57.3 in.
Track (in.), (front/rear)	59.8 in. / 60.0 in.	59.8 in. / 60.0 in.	59.8 in. / 60.0 in.
Overhang (in.), (front/rear)	32.1 in. / 38.8 in.	32.1 in. / 38.8 in.	32.1 in. / 38.8 in.
Minimum ground clearance (in.)	5.5 in.	5.5 in.	5.5 in.
Approach angle / Departure angle (degree)	13.0	13.0	13.0
Interior Dimensions
Head room, front/rear (in.)	40.0 in. / 37.6 in.	40.0 in. / 37.6 in.	40.0 in. / 37.6 in.
Leg room, front/rear (in.)	43.8 in. / 31.1 in.	43.8 in. / 31.1 in.	43.8 in. / 31.1 in.
Shoulder room, front/rear (in.)	53.1 in. / 52.1 in.	53.1 in. / 52.1 in.	53.1 in. / 52.1 in.
Hip room, front/rear (in.)	52.1 in. / 51.2 in.	52.1 in. / 51.2 in.	52.1 in. / 51.2 in.
Passenger volume (cu. ft.)	88.4 (cu. ft.)	88.4 (cu. ft.)	88.4 (cu. ft.)
Cargo volume (rear seat up) (cu. ft.)	13.7 (cu. ft.)	13.7 (cu. ft.)	13.7 (cu. ft.)
Chassis/Suspension
Body type	Steel unibody	Steel unibody	Steel unibody
Front suspension	MacPherson strut with gas shock absorber	MacPherson strut with gas shock absorber	MacPherson strut with gas shock absorber
Rear suspension	Coupled torsion beam axle with gas shock absorber	Coupled torsion beam axle with gas shock absorber	Coupled torsion beam axle with gas shock absorber
Steering
Type / Power Source	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Steering ratio	15.5:1	15.5:1	15.5:1
Turns, lock-to-lock	2.82	2.82	2.82
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.)	33.5 / 34.5	33.5 / 34.5	33.5 / 34.5
Sway Bar (mm)	20	20	22
Brakes
Type	Ventilated disc / Solid disc	Ventilated disc / Solid disc	Ventilated disc / Solid disc
Size (in.) front/rear	10.1 in. / 10.3 in.	10.1 in. / 10.3 in.	11.0 in. / 10.3 in.
Wheels/Tires
Wheel Size (in.)	15 x 5.5	15 x 5.5	17 x 6.5
Tire size	185/65 R15	185/65 R15	205/45 R17
Spare Tire	TMK (OPT: T125/80 D15)	TMK (OPT: T125/80 D15)	TMK (OPT: T125/80 D15)
Curb Weights
Manual transmission	2,656 lbs.	-	-
Automatic transmission	2,573 lbs.	2,656 lbs.	2,729 lbs.
Estimated Fuel Economy
Manual transmission, city/highway/combined (mpg)	27/38/31	-	-
IVT Automatic Transmission (est)	-	27/37/31	27/37/31
Automatic transmission with ISG (Eco Package), city/highway/combined (mpg)	-	28/37/31	28/37/31
Fuel tank capacity (gallons)	11.4	11.4	11.4