2011-2017 Rio OverviewKia Rio Overview (2011 - 2017)
2011 - 2017
Tech Specs Summary
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- 98 - 114 mph
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- 11.5 - 16.2 seconds
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- 74 - 108 hp
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- 42.8 - 73.5 mpg
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- 2,434 - 2,732 lbs
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- 10.2 - 32.6 ft3
This generation of the Kia Rio was produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia between 2011 - 2017. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback. There are four power levels available, ranging from a 74 hp 1.1 L Inline 3 Turbo diesel engine to a 108 hp 1.4 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel 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 1.4 which scores 1.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 108 hp and a power/weight ratio of 23.28 lb/hp it has a top speed of 114 mph and gets to 62 mph in 11.5 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 835 miles and can store 10.2-32.6 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,764 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
