2017 Kia Rio Sedan

2017 Kia Rio Sedan EX / LX

Exterior

2017 Kia Rio Sedan Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions

  • Width: -
  • Width W/O Mirrors: 67.7 in
  • Length: 172.0 in
  • Height: 57.3 in
  • Wheelbase: 101.2 in

2017 Rio Sedan has a relatively short wheelbase ( 101.2 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 2494 - 2573 lbs.

Interior

2017 Rio Sedan - First Row

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 43.8 inHip Room: 52.1 inHead Room: 40.0 inShoulder Room: 53.1 in
2017 Rio Sedan - Second Row

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 31.1 inHip Room: 51.2 inHead Room: 37.6 inShoulder Room: 52.1 in
2017 Rio Sedan - Cargo Area

Trunk Volume

13.7 ft3

2017 Rio Sedan seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Rio Sedan ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and hips. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 13.7 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim

2017 Rio LX

2017 Rio EX

Configuration
  • 1.6 L, Man, FWD
  • 1.6 L, Auto, FWD
  • 1.6 L, Auto, FWD
Starging MSRP$14,165$17,755
Engine1.6L Inline-41.6L Inline-4
HP138 hp138 hp
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
City27 MPG27 MPG
Highway36 MPG36 MPG
Combined31 MPG30 - 31 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost$1,850$1,850 - $1,900

2017 Rio Sedan comes in two trim levels, with an average price that is $1,463 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Rio Sedan has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 30.5 mpg.

Safety

2017 Kia Rio Sedan Front Crash Test
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Front Crash Rating
2017 Kia Rio Sedan Side Crash Test
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Side Crash Rating
2017 Kia Rio Sedan Side Pole Crash Test
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Side Pole Crash Rating
  • Complaints: 17
  • Recalls: 2

2017 Rio Sedan has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed seventeen complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also two recalls issued by Kia, which by itself is a relatively low number.

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Last updated on Nov 05, 2018 - 22:00:15 ET
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