Compare 2018 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 $13,900 to $18,700, the Kia Rio faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Spark, FIAT 500, Ford Fiesta.
Overview
Wheels
Bulb Size
The Kia Rio has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Kia Rio boasts the average fuel economy anywhere of 37 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 2018 Kia Rio
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Fuel Tank: 11.9 gal
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Wheelbase: 101.6 in
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MPG: 29 city/37 hwy
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0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
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Ground clearance: 5.5 in
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Engine: 1.6L I-4
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Towing capacity: 2000 lbs
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Curb: 2648 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): from 160 x 67.9 x 57.1
2018 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
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Main Info
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Body Style Wagon
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 1.6L I-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 130 hp @ 1938
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Torque 119 lb-ft. @ 4,850
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Transmission 6-spd man w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 8.9 - 9.5 sec
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1/4 mile time 16.7 - 17.2 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 172.6 in
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Width 67.9 in
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Height 57.1 in
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Wheelbase 101.6 in
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Curb Weight 2648 lbs
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Towing capacity 2000 lbs
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Ground clearance 5.5 in
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Turning radius 16.7 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 13.7 ft
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Cargo capacity 13.7 cu.ft
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Seats 5
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 11.9 gal
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City 28 - 29 mpg
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Combined 33 mpg
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Highway 37 mpg
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Highway range 440.3 mi
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 60/60,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
LX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
S 4dr Sedan |
S 4dr Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |||
| 172.6 in | 160.0 in | 172.6 in | 160.0 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 67.9 in | 67.9 in | 67.9 in | 67.9 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | |||
| 119 lb-ft. | 119 lb-ft. | 119 lb-ft. | 119 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight | |||
| 2648 lbs | 2648 lbs | 2714 lbs | 2714 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 101.6 in | 101.6 in | 101.6 in | 101.6 in |
| Turning radius | |||
| 16.7 '' | 16.7 '' | 16.7 '' | 16.7 '' |
| Ground clearance | |||
| 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Front legroom | |||
| 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 42.1 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 39 in | 39 in | 39 in | 39 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 37 in | 38 in | 37 in | 38 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 53 in | 53 in | 53 in | 53 in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 52 in | 52 in | 52 in | 52 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 54 in | 54 in | 54 in | 54 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 53 in | 53 in | 53 in | 53 in |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
EX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Exterior length | |
| 172.6 in | 160.0 in |
| Exterior body width | |
| 67.9 in | 67.9 in |
| Exterior height | |
| 57.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Horsepower | |
| 130 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | |
| 119 lb-ft. | 119 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight | |
| 2714 lbs | 2714 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |
| 101.6 in | 101.6 in |
| Turning radius | |
| 16.7 '' | 16.7 '' |
| Ground clearance | |
| 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Front legroom | |
| 42.1 in | 42.1 in |
| Rear legroom | |
| 33.5 in | 33.5 in |
| Front headroom | |
| 39 in | 39 in |
| Rear headroom | |
| 37 in | 38 in |
| Front hip room | |
| 53 in | 53 in |
| Rear hip room | |
| 52 in | 52 in |
| Front shoulder room | |
| 54 in | 54 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |
| 53 in | 53 in |
| Fuel tank | |
| 11.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. |
Interior Features
LX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
S 4dr Sedan |
S 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 | urethane | urethane | 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 | manual | manual | manual |
| Rear windows | |||
| manual | manual | manual | manual |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| driver | driver | – | – |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Fuel door release | |||
| mechanical | mechanical | mechanical | mechanical |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| mechanical | mechanical | mechanical | mechanical |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| urethane | urethane | urethane | urethane |
EX 4dr Sedan |
EX 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 |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |
| day-night | day-night |
| Fuel door release | |
| mechanical | mechanical |
| Remote trunk release | |
| mechanical | mechanical |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| 1 | 1 |
| Steering wheel material | |
| leather/metal-look | leather/metal-look |
Exterior Features
LX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
S 4dr Sedan |
S 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 | black | black |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| trunk | liftgate | trunk | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual manual | dual manual | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | – | – |
| Wheels | |||
| 15 steel | 15 steel | 15 steel | 15 steel |
| Rear window wipers | |||
| fixed interval | fixed interval | – | – |
EX 4dr Sedan |
EX 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 | |
| trunk | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |
| light | light |
| Rear window type | |
| fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |
| dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Spoiler | |
| lip | – |
| Wheels | |
| 15 silver aluminum | 15 silver aluminum |
| Rear window wipers | |
| fixed interval | – |
Seats
LX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
S 4dr Sedan |
S 4dr Hatchback |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 armrests | |||
| center sliding | center sliding | – | – |
| 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 | cloth | cloth | cloth |
EX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Front seat type | |
| bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |
| 5 | 5 |
| 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 | premium cloth |
Entertainment System
LX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
S 4dr Sedan |
S 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 |
| Speakers | |||
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Radio | |
| SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| Speakers | |
| 6 | 6 |
| 1st row LCD screen | |
| 1 | 1 |
Safety and Security Features
LX 4dr Sedan |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
S 4dr Sedan |
S 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 |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Exterior light control | |||
| fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | – | – |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
EX 4dr Sedan |
EX 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 |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |
| front | front |
| Headlights | |
| halogen | halogen |
| Exterior light control | |
| fully automatic | 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 |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
S 4dr Sedan |
S 4dr Hatchback |
| Engine | |||
| 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| Brakes | |||
| front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum |
| 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 | regular | 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 man w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD | 6-spd auto w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 4.06 | 4.06 | 3.07 | 3.07 |
EX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Engine | |
| 1.6L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 |
| 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 | regular |
| 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 |
LX 4dr Hatchback |
S 4dr Sedan |
S 4dr Hatchback |
| Luggage capacity | |||
| 13.7 cu.ft. | 17.4 cu.ft. | 13.7 cu.ft. | 17.4 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | |||
| 13.7 cu.ft. | 13.7 cu.ft. | – | – |
| Base engine size | |||
| 1.6 liters | 1.6 liters | 1.6 liters | 1.6 liters |
| Base engine type | |||
| I-4 | I-4 | I-4 | I-4 |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 6,300 | 6,300 | 6,300 | 6,300 |
| Torque rpm | |||
| 4,850 | 4,850 | 4,850 | 4,850 |
| EPA mileage estimates | |||
| 29 City / 37 Hwy | 29 City / 37 Hwy | 28 City / 37 Hwy | 28 City / 37 Hwy |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | |||
| 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Tires | |||
| P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS | P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS | P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS | P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
EX 4dr Sedan |
EX 4dr Hatchback |
| Luggage capacity | |
| 13.7 cu.ft. | 17.4 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | |
| 13.7 cu.ft. | – |
| Base engine size | |
| 1.6 liters | 1.6 liters |
| Base engine type | |
| I-4 | I-4 |
| Horsepower rpm | |
| 6,300 | 6,300 |
| Torque rpm | |
| 4,850 | 4,850 |
| EPA mileage estimates | |
| 28 City / 37 Hwy | 28 City / 37 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights | |
| front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | |
| fade | fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts | |
| front | front |
| Engine - valvetrain | |
| DOHC | DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | |
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | |
| 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | |
| 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | |
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Tires | |
| P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS | P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front | |
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
