2001-2005 Kia Rio: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Kia Rio include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 94.9 | 94.9 |
| Overall Length, in. | 165.9 | 165.9 |
| Overall Width, in. | 65.9 | 65.9 |
| Overall Height, in. | 56.7 | 56.7 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2242 | 2436 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 9.2 | 44.3 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.4 | 39.4 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.8 | 42.8 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.6 | 37.6 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 32.7 | 32.7 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
In 2001-02, Rios used a 1.5-liter dual-overhead-cam four-cylinder engine that developed 96 horsepower, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox or four-speed automatic transmission. For 2003, a 1.6-liter engine replaced the 1.5-liter, producing 9 additional horsepower.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I4 | 1.5 / 91 | 96 | 98 | 5-speed manual: 27/30 4-speed automatic: 25/30 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
| dohc I4 | 1.6 / 97 | 105 | 104 | 5-speed manual: 26/33 4-speed automatic: 25/32 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: South Korea
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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