2002 Kia Rio Cinco Wagon Auto
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All photo credits
- Photo: 2005 Kia Rio LE Estate 1.3 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Rio front by M 93 ( talk ) 13:33, 20 January 2009 (UTC), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Kia Rio sedan 1.3 XS (52757350340) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Kia Rio sedan 1.3 RS (52778855629) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Rio rear by M 93 ( talk ) 13:34, 20 January 2009 (UTC), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2002 Kia Rio Cinco Wagon Auto is a 96-hp inline-4 wagon with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,260 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 96 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Rio measures 165.9 inches long on a 94.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,236 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,260 ($20,342 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $11,755 ($21,236 *) |
| 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 | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Tires Front | 175/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | 175/65R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165.9 in |
| Width | 65.9 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 44.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,236 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 |
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Rivals to the 2002 Kia Rio Cinco Wagon Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2002 Kia Rio 4-DR.: overall not rated
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Kia RIO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 9, 2004 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
NHTSA campaign 04V179000
152 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Kia RIO
Owner Complaints
152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Kia RIO (29 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 23 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 47 |
| Air Bags | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 20 |
| Hydraulic | 19 |
| Fuel System | 17 |
| Gasoline | 16 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2002 KIA RIO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.