2016 Kia Rio LX Sedan 6MT
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- Photo: 2013 Kia Rio LX 5-door, front right, 04-04-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Side Mirror - 2012 Kia Rio SX (7361826828) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2016 Kia Rio LX Sedan 6MT is a 138-hp inline-4 sedan with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,165 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
It makes 138 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 123 lb-ft of torque at 4850 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).
The Rio measures 172.0 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,656 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,165 ($19,182 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $14,990 ($20,299 *) |
| Destination Charge | $825 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gamma G4FD 1.6L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 138 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 123 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 77.0 x 85.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Tires Front | 185/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | 185/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172 in |
| Width | 67.7 in |
| Height | 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 60 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,656 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.6 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Kia RIO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 25, 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Park outside
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
NHTSA campaign 23V652000
Aug 24, 2023 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
NHTSA campaign 23V594000
78 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Kia RIO
Owner Complaints
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Kia RIO (7 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Hydraulic | 12 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Power Train | 5 |
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 2016 KIA RIO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.