2020 Kia Rio S Sedan
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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 2020 Kia Rio S Sedan is a 120-hp inline-4 sedan with an i-cvt automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,490 MSRP and is rated at 36 mpg combined.
It makes 120 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 112 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 33 mpg city and 41 mpg highway (36 mpg combined).
The Rio measures 172.6 inches long on a 101.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,767 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,490 |
| MSRP with Destination | $17,455 |
| Destination Charge | $965 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gamma II / Smartstream G1.6 MPi (G4FM) DOHC inline-4, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 120 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 75.6 x 89.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection (MPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | i-CVT automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.68 |
| Reverse | 2.822 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 33 MPG |
| Highway | 41 MPG |
| Combined | 36 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 | 2,767 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 (2020 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD).
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Kia RIO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 1, 2021 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rio vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
Consequence: Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC223.
NHTSA campaign 21V936000
27 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Kia RIO
Owner Complaints
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Kia RIO (3 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
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 2020 KIA RIO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.