2018 Kia Rio LX Sedan Auto
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- Photo: 2022 Kia Rio LX+ in Steel Grey, front right, 2024-10-15 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2018 Kia Rio EX - Side by Areaseven, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2018 Kia Rio LX Sedan Auto is a 130-hp inline-4 sedan with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,990 MSRP and is rated at 32 mpg combined.
It makes 130 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 119 lb-ft of torque at 4850 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (32 mpg combined).
The Rio measures 172.6 inches long on a 101.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,714 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,990 |
| MSRP with Destination | $15,885 |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gamma 1.6L GDI DOHC inline-4, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 119 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 77.0 x 85.44 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.4 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.726 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.834 |
| 4th Gear | 1.392 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.774 |
| Reverse | 3.44 |
| Final Drive | 3.065 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 37 MPG |
| Combined | 32 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 33.46 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Tires Front | P185/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P185/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 172.6 in |
| Width | 67.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.6 in |
| Front Track | 60 in |
| Rear Track | 60.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,714 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2018 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Kia RIO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 9, 2021 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, 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 assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
NHTSA campaign 21V622000
28 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Kia RIO
Owner Complaints
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Kia RIO (3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 15 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
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 2018 KIA RIO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.