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Kia Rio Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2002–2005) — First Generation Restyling

This Kia Rio First Generation Restyling covers the compact Sedan and Estate 5-door. You get a practical layout, gasoline engines, and everyday gearboxes rather than a sport-focused package.

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Kia Rio Engines and Transmissions

A Kia Rio engine in this restyling is a modest gasoline unit with a front-wheel-drive drivetrain. The 1.3 MT sedan uses a manual gearbox for simple commuting, while 1.6 MT and 1.6 AT add displacement and, with the automatic, easier city traffic.

Sedan — Kia Rio Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Kia Rio Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.3 MTGasoline1343 cm³82 hp60 kW116 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1493 cm³97 hp71 kW132 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1493 cm³97 hp71 kW132 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1493 cm³98 hp72 kW138 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1493 cm³108 hp79 kW140 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1493 cm³108 hp79 kW140 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1594 cm³105 hp77 kW141 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1594 cm³105 hp77 kW141 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1493 cm³98 hp71 kW132 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.3 ATGasoline1343 cm³75 hp55 kW113 N⋅mAutomaticFWD

Estate 5-door — Kia Rio Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Kia Rio Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.3 MTGasoline1343 cm³82 hp60 kW116 N⋅mManualFWD
1.3 ATGasoline1343 cm³82 hp60 kW116 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1493 cm³97 hp71 kW132 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1493 cm³97 hp71 kW132 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1493 cm³98 hp72 kW138 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1493 cm³98 hp72 kW138 N⋅mManualFWD
1.5 ATGasoline1493 cm³108 hp79 kW140 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.5 MTGasoline1493 cm³108 hp79 kW140 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 ATGasoline1594 cm³105 hp77 kW141 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1594 cm³105 hp77 kW141 N⋅mManualFWD

Kia Rio Dimensions

Sedan — Kia Rio Dimensions

Sedan Kia Rio Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.3 MT4240 mm1680 mm1420 mm2410 mm1015 kg1390 kg165 mm
1.5 MT4240 mm1680 mm1420 mm2410 mm1040 kg1415 kg165 mm
1.5 AT4240 mm1680 mm1420 mm2410 mm1040 kg1415 kg155 mm
1.5 MT4240 mm1680 mm1420 mm2410 mm960 kg1435 kg155 mm
1.5 MT4240 mm1680 mm1420 mm2410 mm940 kgNot provided155 mm
1.5 AT4240 mm1680 mm1420 mm2410 mmNot providedNot provided155 mm
1.6 MT4240 mm1680 mm1420 mm2410 mm940 kgNot provided155 mm
1.6 AT4240 mm1680 mm1420 mm2410 mmNot providedNot provided155 mm
1.5 AT4240 mm1680 mm1420 mm2410 mm1040 kg1415 kg165 mm
1.3 AT4240 mm1680 mm1420 mm2410 mmNot providedNot provided155 mm

Estate 5-door — Kia Rio Dimensions

Estate 5-door Kia Rio Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.3 MT4240 mm1675 mm1440 mm2410 mm1000 kg1508 kg155 mm
1.3 AT4240 mm1675 mm1440 mm2410 mm1000 kg1508 kg155 mm
1.5 AT4240 mm1675 mm1440 mm2410 mmNot provided1467 kg155 mm
1.5 MT4240 mm1675 mm1440 mm2410 mm1072 kg1467 kg155 mm
1.5 AT4240 mm1675 mm1440 mm2410 mmNot provided1467 kg155 mm
1.5 MT4240 mm1675 mm1440 mm2410 mm1072 kg1467 kg155 mm
1.5 AT4240 mm1675 mm1440 mm2410 mmNot providedNot provided155 mm
1.5 MT4240 mm1675 mm1440 mm2410 mm940 kgNot provided155 mm
1.6 AT4240 mm1675 mm1440 mm2410 mmNot provided1467 kg155 mm
1.6 MT4240 mm1675 mm1440 mm2410 mm1072 kg1467 kg155 mm

Kia Rio Cargo Space

Sedan — Kia Rio Cargo Space

Sedan Kia Rio Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.3 MT326 l
1.5 MT326 l
1.5 AT326 l
1.5 MT326 l
1.5 MT326 l
1.5 AT326 l
1.6 MT326 l
1.6 AT326 l
1.5 AT326 l
1.3 AT326 l

Estate 5-door — Kia Rio Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Kia Rio Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
1.3 MT449 l1277 l
1.3 AT449 l1277 l
1.5 AT449 l1277 l
1.5 MT449 l1277 l
1.5 AT449 l1277 l
1.5 MT449 l1277 l
1.5 AT449 l1277 l
1.5 MT449 l1277 l
1.6 AT449 l1277 l
1.6 MT449 l1277 l

Kia Rio Trims and Equipment

Kia Rio trim levels sit on top of a technical version rather than replacing it. On the 1.3 AT sedan, for example, RS names the equipment pack fitted to that gasoline automatic, front-wheel-drive car, so the same powertrain can still differ in cabin and convenience kit.

Kia Rio Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
1.5 ATSedanLS
1.5 ATSedanRS
1.3 ATSedanRS