2001 Kia Rio Base Sedan Auto
The 2001 Kia Rio Base Sedan Auto is a 96-hp inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $9,770 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 96 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Rio measures 165.9 inches long on a 94.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,242 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $9,770 ($17,929 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $10,265 ($18,838 *) |
| Destination Charge | $495 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Mazda B5-DE 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 96 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 75.5 x 83.4 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13 in |
| Wheels Rear | 13 in |
| Tires Front | 175/70R13 |
| Tires Rear | 175/70R13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165.9 in |
| Width | 65.9 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,242 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars