Petrol

2008 Kia Rio

The 2008 Kia Rio is a sedan. It has a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 11.5 seconds and top speed is 106 mph (171 km/h).

2008 Kia Rio
2008
Year
1,600 cc
Engine
Automatic 4-spd
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

SPECS

Make Kia Model Rio
Year 2008 Version / Trim Kia 2008 Rio
Body Style Sedan Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Clear White, Midnight Black Metallic, Clear Silver Metallic, Polar Blue Silver Metallic, Tropical Red, Sapphire Blue Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic, Gold Beige Metallic
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In South Korea
Drive Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Engine 1.6L 4-cyl Engine Size 1,600 cc
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 11.5 sec Top Speed 106 mph (171 km/h)
Fuel Economy 25 mpg city / 35 mpg hwy
Wheelbase 2,500 mm Kerb Weight 1,060 kg (2,337 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2008 SEDANS

Compared with other 2008 sedans in our database, it reaches 60 mph 4.3 seconds slower than average, and it is 34% lighter than the typical sedan.

2008 Kia RioAverage 2008 sedansDifference
0–60 mph 11.5 s 7.2 s (98 cars) +61%
Top speed 106 mph 136 mph (98 cars) -22%
Kerb weight 1,060 kg 1,602 kg (117 cars) -34%
Engine size 1,600 cc 3,309 cc (117 cars) -52%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

OTHER YEARS OF THE KIA RIO

FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Navigation System
Digital Instrument Cluster
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start
Spare Tyre