Compare 2022 Kia Rio specifications by trim levels

Rio is a 5-seat Wagon from Kia, which first hit the market back in 2001.

With the price tag ranging from $16,150 to $17,090, the Kia Rio faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus.

The Kia Rio has a maximum towing capacity of 1750 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.

The Kia Rio boasts the average fuel economy anywhere of 41 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.

The maximum width and height is 67.90mm x 172.60mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.

Key Specs of 2022 Kia Rio

  • Fuel Tank: 11.9 gal

  • Wheelbase: 101.6 in

  • MPG: 33 city/41 hwy

  • 0-60 mph: 8.6 sec

  • Ground clearance: 5.5 in

  • Engine: 1.6L I-4

  • Towing capacity: 1750 lbs

  • Curb: 2767 lbs

  • Passenger capacity: 5

  • Dimensions(LxWxH): from 160 x 67.9 x 57.1



2022 Kia Rio Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

The Kia Rio is offered in 3 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades

Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Kia Rio safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.

Compare the Kia Rio specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.

Specs

    • Main Info

    • Body Style Wagon

    • Doors 4

    • Engine

    • Engine 1.6L I-4 DOHC

    • Horsepower 120 hp @ 1938

    • Torque 112 lb-ft. @ 4,500

    • Transmission Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) 2-spd CVT w/OD

    • 0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.6 sec

    • 1/4 mile time 16.7 sec

    • Dimensions

    • Length 172.6 in

    • Width 67.9 in

    • Height 57.1 in

    • Wheelbase 101.6 in

    • Curb Weight 2767 lbs

    • GVWR 3616 lbs

    • Towing capacity 1750 lbs

    • Ground clearance 5.5 in

    • Turning radius 16.7 ft

    • CAPACITY

    • Luggage capacity 13.7 ft

    • Cargo capacity 13.7 cu.ft

    • Seats 5

    • FUEL

    • Fuel tank 11.9 gal

    • City 33 mpg

    • Combined 37 mpg

    • Highway 41 mpg

    • Highway range 487.9 mi

    • WARRANTY

    • Basic Warranty 60/60,000 mths/miles



Specifications

LX 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Hatchback

Exterior length
172.6 in172.6 in160.0 in
Exterior body width
67.9 in67.9 in67.9 in
Exterior height
57.1 in57.1 in57.1 in
Horsepower
120 hp120 hp120 hp
Torque
112 lb-ft.112 lb-ft.112 lb-ft.
Curb weight
2767 lbs2767 lbs2765 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3616 lbs3616 lbs3616 lbs
Wheelbase
101.6 in101.6 in101.6 in
Turning radius
16.7 ''16.7 ''16.7 ''
Ground clearance
5.5 in5.5 in5.5 in
Front legroom
42.1 in42.1 in42.1 in
Rear legroom
33.5 in33.5 in33.5 in
Front headroom
39 in39 in39 in
Rear headroom
37 in37 in38 in
Front hip room
53 in53 in53 in
Rear hip room
52 in52 in52 in
Front shoulder room
54 in54 in54 in
Rear shoulder room
53 in53 in53 in
Fuel tank
11.9 gal.11.9 gal.11.9 gal.

Interior Features

LX 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Hatchback

Air conditioning, front
manualmanualmanual
Clock
in-radio displayin-radio displayin-radio display
Cupholders
front and rearfront and rearfront and rear
Gear shift knob trim
urethaneurethaneurethane
12V DC power outlet
111
Overhead console
mini with storagemini with storagemini with storage
Floor console
fullfullfull
Floor mats
carpeted front and rearcarpeted front and rearcarpeted front and rear
Front windows
powerpowerpower
Rear windows
powerpowerpower
1-touch window down
driverdriverdriver
Instrumentation
analoganaloganalog
Rear view mirror
day-nightday-nightday-night
Fuel door release
mechanicalmechanicalmechanical
Remote trunk release
mechanicalmechanical
Seatback storage pockets
111
Steering wheel material
urethaneurethaneurethane
Auxiliary visors
dualdualdual

Exterior Features

LX 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Hatchback

Antenna
integrated roofintegrated roofintegrated roof
Body material
fully galvanized steelfully galvanized steelfully galvanized steel
Paint
clearcoat monotoneclearcoat monotoneclearcoat monotone
Grille trim
blackblackblack
Door count
4 doors4 doors4 doors
Rear cargo door
trunktrunkliftgate
Tinted windows
lightlightlight
Rear window type
fixedfixedfixed
Mirrors
dual power remotedual power remotedual power remote
Spoiler
lip
Wheels
15 steel15 steel15 steel
Spare tire and wheel
compact steelcompact steelcompact steel
Rear window wipers
fixed interval

Seats

LX 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Hatchback

Front seat type
bucketbucketbucket
Standard seating
555
Front driver seat direction controls
6-way6-way6-way
Front passenger seat direction controls
4-way4-way4-way
Front armrests
center slidingcenter sliding
Front head restraints
adjustableadjustableadjustable
Rear seats
bench60-40 bench60-40 bench
Rear head restraints
2 - adjustable2 - adjustable2 - adjustable
Seat trim
clothclothcloth

Entertainment System

LX 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Hatchback

Radio
AM/FM stereo, seek-scanAM/FM stereo, seek-scanAM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Speakers
666
1st row LCD screen
222

Safety and Security Features

LX 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Hatchback

Airbags, frontal
driver and front passengerdriver and front passengerdriver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact
seat mounted, driver and passengerseat mounted, driver and passengerseat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain
curtain 1st and 2nd rowcurtain 1st and 2nd rowcurtain 1st and 2nd row
Traction control
ABS and drivelineABS and drivelineABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners
frontfrontfront
Headlights
halogenhalogenhalogen
Exterior light control
auto on/offauto on/offauto on/off
Remote keyless entry
keyfob (all doors)keyfob (all doors)
Door locks
power with 2 stage unlockpower with 2 stage unlockpower with 2 stage unlock
In-Vehicle Assistance Service
UVO3UVO3

Mechanical Features

LX 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Hatchback

Engine
1.6L I-41.6L I-41.6L I-4
Brakes
front disc/rear drumfront disc/rear drumfront disc/rear drum
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel4-wheel4-wheel
Drive type
front-wheelfront-wheelfront-wheel
Exhaust
stainless steelstainless steelstainless steel
Steering
rack and pinionrack and pinionrack and pinion
Suspension tuning
regularregularregular
Front suspension type
strutstrutstrut
Front shocks
gas-pressurizedgas-pressurizedgas-pressurized
Front springs
coilcoilcoil
Rear suspension type
torsion beamtorsion beamtorsion beam
Rear shocks
gas-pressurizedgas-pressurizedgas-pressurized
Rear springs
coilcoilcoil
Electronic stability system
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Transmission
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) 2-spd CVT w/ODIntelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) 2-spd CVT w/ODIntelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) 2-spd CVT w/OD
Axle ratio
5.455.455.45

Other Specs

LX 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Sedan

S 4dr Hatchback

Luggage capacity
13.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.17.4 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity
13.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.32.8 cu.ft.
Base engine size
1.6 liters1.6 liters1.6 liters
Base engine type
I-4I-4I-4
Horsepower rpm
6,3006,3006,300
Torque rpm
4,5004,5004,500
EPA mileage estimates
33 City / 41 Hwy33 City / 41 Hwy33 City / 41 Hwy
Lighting - map lights
frontfrontfront
Lighting - dome light
fadefadefade
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors
driver and passengerdriver and passengerdriver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts
frontfrontfront
Engine - valvetrain
DOHCDOHCDOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
60/60,00060/60,00060/60,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles)
120/100,000120/100,000120/100,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles)
60/100,00060/100,00060/100,000
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles)
60/60,00060/60,00060/60,000
Tires
P185/65TR15.0 BSW ASP185/65TR15.0 BSW ASP185/65TR15.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front
variable intermittentvariable intermittentvariable intermittent