Petrol

2012 Kia Rio

The 2012 Kia Rio is a sedan. It has a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 10.5 seconds and top speed is 109 mph (175 km/h).

2012 Kia Rio
2012
Year
1,600 cc
Engine
Automatic 6-spd
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

SPECS

Make Kia Model Rio
Year 2012 Version / Trim Kia 2012 Rio
Body Style Sedan Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Clear White, Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Bright Silver Metallic, Platinum Graphite Metallic, Signal Red, Electronic Blue Pearl
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In South Korea
Drive Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Transmission Automatic 6-spd
Engine 1.6L 4-cyl Engine Size 1,600 cc
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 10.5 sec Top Speed 109 mph (175 km/h)
Fuel Economy 28 mpg city / 36 mpg hwy
Wheelbase 2,500 mm Kerb Weight 1,060 kg (2,337 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2012 SEDANS

Compared with other 2012 sedans in our database, it reaches 60 mph 3.5 seconds slower than average, and it is 35% lighter than the typical sedan.

2012 Kia RioAverage 2012 sedansDifference
0–60 mph 10.5 s 7.0 s (121 cars) +51%
Top speed 109 mph 137 mph (121 cars) -21%
Kerb weight 1,060 kg 1,623 kg (138 cars) -35%
Engine size 1,600 cc 3,193 cc (135 cars) -50%

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