2000-2005 Rio OverviewKia Rio Overview (2000 - 2005)
2000 - 2005
Tech Specs Summary
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- 102 - 109 mph
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- 11.6 - 14.3 seconds
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- 74 - 97 BHP
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- 38.7 - 42.2 mpg
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- 997 - 1,153 kg
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- 449 - 1,277 L (Estate)
This generation of the Kia Rio was produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia between 2000 - 2005. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a saloon or estate. There are four power levels available from a 1.3 L Inline 4 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Rio is the Kia Rio 1.3 RS which scores 1.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 74 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 74 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 102 mph and gets to 62 mph in 14.3 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Rio 1.3 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 417 miles and can store 449-1,277 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 900 kg.