2021 Kia Rio Specifications

Specifications

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2012 -
Price :	MSRP: $16,050-16,690
Weight :	2714 lbs \| 1231.05 kg
MPG City :	28
MPG Highway :	37
Combined MPG :	32.00
Introduced At :	2011 Geneva Salon International de l'Auto

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1598 cc \| 97.5 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 6300 RPM
Torque :	112 Ft-Lbs (152 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	75.6 mm \| 2.976 in.
Stroke :	89.0 mm \| 3.504 in.
Compression :	11.2:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Multi Point Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Automatic , Manual

Production Figures

Total Kia Production for 2021 :	701,416
2021 Kia Rio

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	33 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume :	89.9 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity :	11.9 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	4
Length :	172.6 in \| 4384 mm.
Width :	67.9 in \| 1725 mm.
Height :	57.1 in \| 1450 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.6 in \| 2581 mm.
Front Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.
Rear Track :	60.2 in \| 1529 mm.
Ground Clearance :	5.5 in \| 140 mm.
Front Overhang :	32.7 in \| 831 mm.
Rear Overhang :	38.4 in \| 976 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	38.9 in \| 988 mm.
Rear Headroom :	37.4 in \| 950 mm.
Front Legroom :	42.1 in \| 1069 mm.
Rear Legroom :	33.5 in \| 851 mm.
Front Hip Room :	52.9 in \| 1344 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	52.4 in \| 1331 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	54.1 in \| 1374 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.

5-Door

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	14 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume :	89.9 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	4
Length :	160.0 in \| 4064 mm.
Wheelbase :	101.6 in \| 2581 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Fully-independent MacPherson strut Rear : Torsion beam

Steering
Electric Power Steering
Steering Overall Ratio :	14.9:1
Turns lock to lock :	2.77
Turning Circle :	33.5 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	11.0 in \| 279 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	8.0 in \| 203 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P185/65 R15
Wheels :	5.5J x 15

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V936000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rio vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
Consequence	Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC223.
Notes	Owners 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	STEERING:COLUMN
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V304000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Consequence	Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
Notes	Owners 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

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Kia Rio? A: The 2021 Kia Rio has a wheelbase size of 101.60 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2021 Kia Rio? A: The 2021 Kia Rio has lengths of 160.00 and 172.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2021 Kia Rio? A: The 2021 Kia Rio has a width of 67.90 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2021 Kia Rio have?A: The 2021 Kia Rio has 38.90 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2021 Kia Rio have?A: The 2021 Kia Rio has legroom of 42.10 inches.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2021 Kia Rio? A: The 2021 Kia Rio was offered as a 5-Door, Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2021 Kia Rio cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2021 Kia Rio had an MSRP of $16,050 - $$16,690 (USD).

Q: What tires did the 2021 Kia Rio have? A: The 2021 Kia Rio had P185/65 R15 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Kia Rio have? A: The 2021 Kia Rio had 5.5J x 15 wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Kia produce in 2021? A: Kia produced 701,416 automobiles in 2021.

Q: What engine did the 2021 Kia Rio have? A: The engine powering the 2021 Kia Rio was a Inline 4 (1598 cc | 97.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 112 Ft-Lbs (152 NM) @ 4500 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2021 Kia Rio have? A: The 2021 Kia Rio had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Automatic, Manual.