Kia Rio Overview (2000 - 2005)

2000 - 2005

Tech Specs Summary

: 102 - 109 mph
: 11.6 - 14.3 seconds
: 74 - 97 hp
: 32.2 - 35.1 mpg
: 2,198 - 2,542 lbs
: 15.9 - 45.1 ft³ (Wagon)

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 sedan or wagon. There are four power levels available from a 1.3 L Inline 4 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Kia Rio 1.3 RS

(2000 - 2003)

...io 1.3 RS

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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 29.7 lb/hp it has a top speed of 102 mph and gets to 62 mph in 14.3 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Kia Rio 1.3

(2003 - 2005)

...Rio 1.3

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 15.9-45.1 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,984 lbs.

Timeline

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2002

2003

2004

2005


Rio 1.3 RS
Rio 1.5 RS		Rio 1.5
Rio 1.3 RS
	Rio 1.3