Compare 2016 Kia Rio specifications by trim levels
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Rio is a 5-seat Wagon from Kia, which first hit the market back in 2001.
With the price tag ranging from $14,165 to $20,905, 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 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The maximum width and height is 67.70mm x 172.00mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2016 Kia Rio
Fuel Tank: 11.4 gal
Wheelbase: 101.2 in
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
Engine: 1.6L I-4
Towing capacity: 2000 lbs
Curb: 2494 lbs
Tires: P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS
Cargo: 13.7 cu.ft
Passenger capacity: 5
Dimensions(LxWxH): from 159.4 x 67.7 x 57.3
2016 Kia Rio Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Kia Rio is offered in 6 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 138 hp @ 6300
Torque 123 lb-ft.
Transmission 6-spd man w/OD
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.9 - 9.5 sec
1/4 mile time 16.7 - 17.2 sec
Dimensions
Length 172 in
Width 67.7 in
Height 57.3 in
Wheelbase 101.2 in
Curb Weight 2494 lbs
Towing capacity 2000 lbs
Turning radius 16.7 ft
CAPACITY
Seats 5
Passenger volume 88
FUEL
Fuel tank 11.4 gal
WARRANTY
Powertrain Warranty 120 months/100,000 miles mths/miles
Specifications 
LX 4dr Sedan | EX 4dr Sedan | SX 4dr Sedan | LX 4dr Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |||
| 172.0 " in | 172.0 " in | 172.0 " in | 159.4 " in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 67.7 " in | 67.7 " in | 67.7 " in | 67.7 " in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 57.3 " in | 57.3 " in | 57.3 " in | 57.3 " in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 138 @ 6,300 rpm | 138 @ 6,300 rpm | 138 @ 6,300 rpm | 138 @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | |||
| 123 @ 4,850 rpm | 123 @ 4,850 rpm | 123 @ 4,850 rpm | 123 @ 4,850 rpm |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 7.8 seconds | 8.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.1 seconds | 16.3 seconds | 16.3 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 90 mph | 89 mph | 89 mph | 89 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| .8 | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.03/3.36 " | 3.03/3.36 " | 3.03/3.36 " | 3.03/3.36 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 2,494 lbs. | 2,573 lbs. | 2,729 lbs. | 2,564 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 101.2 " in | 101.2 " in | 101.2 " in | 101.2 " in |
| Front track | |||
| 59.8 " | 59.8 " | 59.8 " | 59.8 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 60.0 " | 60.0 " | 60.0 " | 60.0 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 16.7 '' | 16.7 '' | 17.3 '' | 16.7 '' |
| Front legroom | |||
| 43.8 " in | 43.8 " in | 43.8 " in | 43.8 " in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 31.1 " in | 31.1 " in | 31.1 " in | 31.1 " in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 40.0 " in | 40.0 " in | 40.0 " in | 40.0 " in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 37.6 " in | 37.6 " in | 37.6 " in | 37.6 " in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 52.1 " in | 52.1 " in | 52.1 " in | 52.1 " in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 51.2 " in | 51.2 " in | 51.2 " in | 51.2 " in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 53.1 " in | 53.1 " in | 53.1 " in | 53.1 " in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 52.1 " in | 52.1 " in | 52.1 " in | 52.1 " in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 13.7 cu.ft. | 13.7 cu.ft. | 13.7 cu.ft. | 15.0 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 13.7 cu.ft. | 13.7 cu.ft. | 13.7 cu.ft. | 49.8 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 88 cu.ft. | 88 cu.ft. | 88 cu.ft. | 88 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 11.4 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 11.4 gal. |
EX 4dr Hatchback | SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |
| 159.4 " in | 159.4 " in |
| Exterior body width | |
| 67.7 " in | 67.7 " in |
| Exterior height | |
| 57.3 " in | 57.3 " in |
| Horsepower | |
| 138 @ 6,300 rpm | 138 @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | |
| 123 @ 4,850 rpm | 123 @ 4,850 rpm |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |
| 8.1 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |
| 16.3 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |
| 89 mph | 89 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |
| .8 | .8 |
| Slalom speed | |
| 60 mph | 60 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |
| 3.03/3.36 " | 3.03/3.36 " |
| Curb weight | |
| 2,564 lbs. | 2,732 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | |
| 101.2 " in | 101.2 " in |
| Front track | |
| 59.8 " | 59.8 " |
| Rear track | |
| 60.0 " | 60.0 " |
| Turning radius | |
| 16.7 '' | 17.3 '' |
| Front legroom | |
| 43.8 " in | 43.8 " in |
| Rear legroom | |
| 31.1 " in | 31.1 " in |
| Front headroom | |
| 40.0 " in | 40.0 " in |
| Rear headroom | |
| 37.6 " in | 37.6 " in |
| Front hip room | |
| 52.1 " in | 52.1 " in |
| Rear hip room | |
| 51.2 " in | 51.2 " in |
| Front shoulder room | |
| 53.1 " in | 53.1 " in |
| Rear shoulder room | |
| 52.1 " in | 52.1 " in |
| Luggage volume | |
| 15.0 cu.ft. | 15.0 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |
| 49.8 cu.ft. | 49.8 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |
| 88 cu.ft. | 88 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |
| 11.4 gal. | 11.4 gal. |
Interior Features
LX 4dr Sedan | EX 4dr Sedan | SX 4dr Sedan | LX 4dr Hatchback |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Clock | |||
| in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display | in-radio display |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| urethane | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | urethane |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | |||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |||
| manual | power | power | manual |
| Rear windows | |||
| manual | power | power | manual |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Fuel door release | |||
| mechanical | mechanical | mechanical | mechanical |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| mechanical | mechanical | mechanical | mechanical |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| urethane | leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look | urethane |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front | front | – | – |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | – | – |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini | – | – | – |
EX 4dr Hatchback | SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Air conditioning, front | |
| manual | manual |
| Clock | |
| in-radio display | in-radio display |
| Cupholders | |
| front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |
| leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet | |
| 2 | 2 |
| Floor console | |
| full | full |
| Floor mats | |
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |
| power | power |
| Rear windows | |
| power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |
| driver | driver |
| 1-touch window down | |
| driver | driver |
| Instrumentation | |
| analog | analog |
| Lighting - map lights | |
| front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | |
| fade | fade |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |
| day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Fuel door release | |
| mechanical | mechanical |
| Remote trunk release | |
| mechanical | mechanical |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| 2 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | |
| leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
| Overhead console | |
| mini | – |
Exterior Features
LX 4dr Sedan | EX 4dr Sedan | SX 4dr Sedan | LX 4dr Hatchback |
| Antenna | |||
| integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | |||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| black | black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround | black |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| trunk | trunk | trunk | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | lip | lip |
| Front tires | |||
| P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS | P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS | P205/45VR17.0 BSW performance AS | P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 15" steel | 15" silver aluminum | 17" machined aluminum | 15" steel |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| compact steel | compact steel | – | – |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | front | – | – |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – | – |
| Rear window wipers | |||
| fixed interval | – | – | – |
EX 4dr Hatchback | SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Antenna | |
| integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | |
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |
| black w/chrome surround | black w/chrome surround |
| Fog/driving lights | |
| front | front |
| Door count | |
| 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |
| liftgate | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |
| light | light |
| Rear window type | |
| fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |
| dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Spoiler | |
| lip | lip |
| Front tires | |
| P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS | P205/45VR17.0 BSW performance AS |
| Wheels | |
| 15" silver aluminum | 17" machined aluminum |
| Windshield wipers - front | |
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Rear window wipers | |
| fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Sunroof | |
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – |
Seats
LX 4dr Sedan | EX 4dr Sedan | SX 4dr Sedan | LX 4dr Hatchback |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt |
| Rear seats | |||
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| cloth | premium cloth | leather | cloth |
| Front armrests | |||
| center sliding | center sliding | – | – |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – | – | – |
EX 4dr Hatchback | SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Front seat type | |
| bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |
| 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |
| 6-way | 6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |
| 4-way | 4-way |
| Front armrests | |
| center sliding | center sliding |
| Front head restraints | |
| adjustable w/tilt | adjustable w/tilt |
| Rear seats | |
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear head restraints | |
| 2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |
| premium cloth | leather |
| Heated front seats | |
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – |
Entertainment System
LX 4dr Sedan | EX 4dr Sedan | SX 4dr Sedan | LX 4dr Hatchback |
| Radio | |||
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |||
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |||
| 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Navigation system | |||
| yes with voice activation | – | – | – |
EX 4dr Hatchback | SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Radio | |
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |
| 6 | 6 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |
| 1 | 1 |
| Navigation system | |
| yes with voice activation | – |
Safety and Security Features
LX 4dr Sedan | EX 4dr Sedan | SX 4dr Sedan | LX 4dr Hatchback |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Exterior light control | |||
| auto off | auto off | fully automatic | auto off |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| manual | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | manual |
EX 4dr Hatchback | SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Airbags, frontal | |
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | |
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts | |
| front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |
| front | front |
| Headlights | |
| halogen | halogen |
| Exterior light control | |
| auto off | fully automatic |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
Mechanical Features
LX 4dr Sedan | EX 4dr Sedan | SX 4dr Sedan | LX 4dr Hatchback |
| Engine | |||
| 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | sport | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Transmission | |||
| 6-spd man w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.83 | 3.07 | 3.07 | 3.07 |
EX 4dr Hatchback | SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Engine | |
| 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |
| DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | |
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |
| front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |
| stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |
| regular | sport |
| Front suspension type | |
| strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |
| coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |
| torsion beam | torsion beam |
| Rear shocks | |
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |
| coil | coil |
| Transmission | |
| 6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |
| 3.07 | 3.07 |
Other Specs
LX 4dr Sedan | EX 4dr Sedan | SX 4dr Sedan | LX 4dr Hatchback |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 1700 lbs. |
EX 4dr Hatchback | SX 4dr Hatchback |
| Horsepower rpm | |
| 6300 | 6300 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |
| 1700 lbs. | 1700 lbs. |