2003 Kia Rio Base Sedan Auto
The 2003 Kia Rio Base Sedan Auto is a 104-hp inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,540 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 104 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Rio measures 166.9 inches long on a 94.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,403 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,540 ($18,617 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $11,080 ($19,571 *) |
| Destination Charge | $540 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Mazda B6 1.6L DOHC 16-valve inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 104 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 78.0 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 | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 25 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 | 166.9 in |
| Width | 65.9 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,403 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 | 53.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars