These are standard specifications for the 2006 Kia Rio, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2006 - 2011 |
| Weight : | 2365 lbs | 1072.746 kg |
| MPG City : | 32 |
| MPG Highway : | 35 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1599 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 107 Ft-Lbs (145 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Compression : | 10:0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection | |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.615:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.053:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.370:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.031:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.837:1 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2006 Kia Rio 4-DR. w/SAB (Early release) | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : |  |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
| 2006 Kia Rio 4-DR. w/SAB (Later release) | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V244000 |
| Summary | KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR MAT CAN EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING. IF SUFFICIENT CRACKING OCCURS, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION SUCH THAT THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT WHETHER A CHILD PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT AND THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY DURING A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT. |
| Consequence | AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WITH A CHILD IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO THAT CHILD. |
| Remedy | KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCS SEAT SENSOR MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542. |
| Notes | KIA'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC097.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
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For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2006 Kia Rio?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Kia Rio? A: The 2006 Kia Rio has a wheelbase size of 98.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2006 Kia Rio? A: The 2006 Kia Rio has lengths of 158.10 and 166.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2006 Kia Rio? A: The 2006 Kia Rio has a width of 66.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Kia Rio have?A: The 2006 Kia Rio has 39.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Kia Rio have?A: The 2006 Kia Rio has legroom of 42.80 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2006 Kia Rio? A: The 2006 Kia Rio was offered as a , Rio5.Q: What engine did the 2006 Kia Rio have? A: The engine powering the 2006 Kia Rio was a Inline 4 (1599 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 107 Ft-Lbs (145 NM) @ 4500 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2006 Kia Rio have? A: The 2006 Kia Rio had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Kia Rio? A: The 2006 Kia Rio has a wheelbase size of 98.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2006 Kia Rio? A: The 2006 Kia Rio has lengths of 158.10 and 166.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2006 Kia Rio? A: The 2006 Kia Rio has a width of 66.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Kia Rio have?A: The 2006 Kia Rio has 39.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Kia Rio have?A: The 2006 Kia Rio has legroom of 42.80 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2006 Kia Rio? A: The 2006 Kia Rio was offered as a , Rio5.Q: What engine did the 2006 Kia Rio have? A: The engine powering the 2006 Kia Rio was a Inline 4 (1599 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 107 Ft-Lbs (145 NM) @ 4500 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2006 Kia Rio have? A: The 2006 Kia Rio had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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