2008 Kia Rio Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	2006 - 2011
Price :	MSRP: $10,890-14,715 Invoice: $10,465-13,965
Weight :	2365 lbs \| 1072.746 kg
MPG City :	27
MPG Highway :	32

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4 \| CVVT
Displacement :	1600 cc \| 97.6 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	107 Ft-Lbs (145 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	76.5 mm \| 3.012 in.
Stroke :	87.0 mm \| 3.425 in.
Compression :	10.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum

Transmission:
5 Manual Overdrive , 4 Automatic Overdrive

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
2008 Kia Rio 4-DR. w/SAB
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :
2008 Kia Rio 5-DR. w/SAB
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Kia Rio? A: The 2008 Kia Rio has a wheelbase size of 98.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Kia Rio? A: The 2008 Kia Rio has a length of 166.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Kia Rio? A: The 2008 Kia Rio has a width of 66.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Kia Rio have?A: The 2008 Kia Rio has 39.60 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Kia Rio have?A: The 2008 Kia Rio has legroom of 42.80 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Kia Rio? A: The 2008 Kia Rio was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2008 Kia Rio cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Kia Rio had an MSRP of $10,890 - $$14,715 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2008 Kia Rio have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Kia Rio was a Inline 4 (1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 110 HP (80.96 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 107 Ft-Lbs (145 NM) @ 4500 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Kia Rio have? A: The 2008 Kia Rio had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual Overdrive, 4 speed Automatic Overdrive.