Official Kia Rio specs & technical data.
Kia Rio is one of the carmaker’s longest running nameplates in the United States.
Available in two body styles, as the 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback, the Rio represents the entry-level model for the Kia brand in U.S.
Slightly upgraded for the 2020 model year, the Rio now boasts a brand-new 1,6L 4-cylinder engines and vastly improved fuel economy figures.
Learn more about the technical specifications of the 2022 Kia Rio model in the blog post below.
2022 Kia Rio specifications
- Engine
- Transmission, horsepower & torque ratings
- Brakes
- Steering
- Chassis & suspension
- Weight
Kia Rio sedan & hatchback engine options
| 2022 Kia Rio | 1.6L |
| 4-door sedan | LX S |
| 5-door hatchback | S |
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Engine specs, horsepower & torque ratings
| Engine | 1.6L |
| Type | 1.6L in-line 4 cylinder, Gamma II Multi Point Injection (MPI) |
| Displacement (cc) | 1,598 |
| Horsepower | 120 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 112 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Unleaded Gasoline (Regular 87 or higher) |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.0 liters |
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.9 gallons |
Front & rear brakes size
| 4-door sedan | 5-door hatchback | |
| Type front/rear | Ventilated disc / Drum disc | Ventilated disc / Drum disc |
| Size (in.) front/rear | 11.0 in. / 8.0 in. | 11.0 in. / 8.0 in. |
Steering
| 4-door sedan | 5-door sedan | |
| Type / Power source | Electric Power Steering | Electric Power Steering |
| Steering ratio | 14.9:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Turns, lock-to-lock | 2.77 | 2.77 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.) | 33.46 ft. | 33.46 ft. |
Chassis & suspension
| 4-door sedan | 5-door hatchback | |
| Front suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
| Shock absorber (front) | Strut | Strut |
| Shock absorber (rear) | Twin Tube | Twin Tube |
Curb weight of Kia Rio
| Kia Rio | Weight |
| 4-door sedan | 2,714 lbs. (2019 model) |
| 5-door hatchback | 2,714 lbs. (2019 model) |
