
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kia |
| Model | Rio |
| Generation | Rio I Sedan (DC) |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.5i 16V (108 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1999 year |
| End of production | 2002 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg 30.05 UK mpg 10.64 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg 46.31 UK mpg 16.39 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 7.3 l/100 km 32.22 US mpg 38.7 UK mpg 13.7 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 11.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 11.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 11 sec |
| Maximum speed | 175 km/h 108.74 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.7 kg/Hp, 114.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.7 kg/Nm, 148.9 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 108 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 72.3 Hp/l |
| Torque | 140 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 103.26 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Transverse |
| Engine displacement | 1493 cm3 91.11 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 75.5 mm 2.97 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 83.4 mm 3.28 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 940 kg 2072.35 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 261 l 9.22 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 45 l 11.89 US gal | 9.9 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4215 mm 165.94 in. |
| Width | 1675 mm 65.94 in. |
| Height | 1440 mm 56.69 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2410 mm 94.88 in. |
| Front track | 1430 mm 56.3 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1435 mm 56.5 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.34 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 9.4 m 30.84 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |

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