2012 Kia Rio Information in Houston, TX

Introducing the all-new 2012 Kia Rio, available as both a sedan and 5-door. It's engineered to provide the best of both worlds, with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine that delivers class-leading horsepower plus class-leading fuel efficiency of 30 mpg city/40 mpg highway. Wit precise, agile handling, the Rio is also remarkably fun to drive. For your convenience and for personalized audio entertainment, it has available advanced features including Bluetooth wireless technology and UVO - an in-vehicle infotainment system. Like all Kia models, the Rio comes with an industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program.

2012 Kia Rio Specifications and Features

Engine & Transmission
  • Engine: 1.6L I4 DOHC, 16-Valve: Standard
  • Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT): Standard
  • Horsepower, 138 hp @ 6,300 rpm: Standard
  • Torque: 123 lb-ft @ 4,850 rpm: Standard
  • Displacement: 1,591 cc: Standard
  • Compression Ration: 11.0:1
  • Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI): Standard
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Manual: Standard
  • Transmission: Electronically Controlled 6-Speed Automatic, Overdrive: Optional
Fuel Economy
  • Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) (6-Speed A/T & M/T): 30/40
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons): 11.4
Exterior
  • Wheelbase: 101.2 in: Standard
  • Track (Front/Rear): 59.9/60 inches: Standard
  • Length: 171.9 in.: Standard
  • Width: 67.7 in.: Standard
  • Height: 57.3 in.: Standard
  • Ground Clearance: 5.5 in.: Standard
Interior
  • Headroom (Front/Rear): 40.0/37.6 inches: Standard
  • Shoulder Room (Front/rear): 53.1/52.1 inches: Standard
  • Legroom (Front/Rear): 43.8/31.1 inches: Standard
  • Hip Room (Front/Rear): 52.1/51.2 inches: Standard
  • Passenger Volume: 88.4 cu. ft.: Standard
  • Cargo Volume (Back Seat Up): 13.7 cu. ft.
Curb Weight
  • 6-Speed Manual: 2,410 LBS
Body Chassis
  • Layout: Front Engine, Front 2WD: Standard
  • Body Type: steel Unibody: Standard
  • Steering Type: Ran-and-Pinion, Electric Power Steering: Standard
  • Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.82: Standard
  • Front Suspension: MacPherson Struts w/Gas Shock Absorbers: Standard
  • Rear Suspension: Coupled Torsion Beam Axel w/Gas Shock Absorbers: Standard
  • Turning Circle: Curb-to-Curb 33.5 ft: Standard
Brakes
  • Brake Type: Power-Assisted ABS and Electric Stability Control: Standard
  • Front: 10.1" Vented Discs: Standard
  • REar: 10.3" Solid Discs: Standard
Tires
  • Size: 185/R15: Standard

Base model features listed unless specified. For more features and available trims, please download the brochure or contact us.