2016 Kia Rio SX Sedan Auto
The 2016 Kia Rio SX Sedan Auto is a 138-hp inline-4 sedan with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,755 MSRP and is rated at 30 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 (30 mpg combined).
The Rio measures 172.0 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,729 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,755 ($28,106 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,580 ($29,223 *) |
| 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 automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in |
| Tires Front | 205/45R17 |
| Tires Rear | 205/45R17 |
| 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 | 2,729 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 |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars