2016 Kia Rio Specifications

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    • Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Front Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
    Production Years for Series : 2012 -
    Weight : 2656 lbs | 1204.741 kg
    Introduced At : 2015 Chicago Auto Show
    Inline 4
    Displacement : 1591 cc | 97.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.
    Power : 138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 6300 RPM
    Torque :123 Ft-Lbs (167 NM) @ 6300 RPM
    Bore : 77.0 mm | 3.031 in.
    Stroke : 85.4 mm | 3.364 in.
    Compression : 11.0:1
    Valvetrain : 16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
    Construction : Aluminum block and head
    Direct Fuel Injection
    Transmission:
    6 Manual , 6 Automatic

    1st Gear : 3.769:1
    2nd Gear : 2.045:1
    3rd Gear : 1.286:1
    4th Gear : 1.036:1
    5th Gear : 0.893:1
    6th Gear : 0.774:1
    NHTSA Crash-Test Results
    2016 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD
    Frontal driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
    Frontal passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
    Side driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
    Side rear passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
    Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating 11.6%
    2016 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD
    Frontal driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
    Frontal passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
    Side driver : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
    Side rear passenger : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating
    Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : NHTSA Safety data vehicle rating 11.6%

    Component

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    Manufacturer

    Kia America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID23V652000
    SummaryKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
    ConsequenceAn engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    RemedyOwners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. The first owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Kia will continue a phased mailing as the remedy becomes available for different makes and model vehicles. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Component

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

    Manufacturer

    Kia America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID23V594000
    SummaryKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, 'Internal Trunk Release.'
    ConsequenceA person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
    RemedyDealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024    For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Kia Rio? A: The 2016 Kia Rio has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 2016 Kia Rio? A: The 2016 Kia Rio has a length of 172.00 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 2016 Kia Rio? A: The 2016 Kia Rio has a width of 67.70 inches.

    Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Kia Rio have?A: The 2016 Kia Rio has 40.00 inches of headroom.

    Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Kia Rio have?A: The 2016 Kia Rio has legroom of 43.80 inches.

    Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Kia Rio? A: The 2016 Kia Rio was a Sedan.

    Q: What engine did the 2016 Kia Rio have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Kia Rio was a Inline 4 (1591 cc | 97.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 123 Ft-Lbs (167 NM) @ 6300 RPM.

    Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Kia Rio have? A: The 2016 Kia Rio had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic.

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