Kia Rio fourth generation
The Kia Rio fourth generation (since 2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 111 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: YB, SC
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,070 mm RDW | 4,070–4,390 mm TC | 4,065–4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm RDW | 1,730 mm TC | 1,725–1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm RDW | 1,450 mm TC | – |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm RDW | 2,580 mm TC | 2,580 mm |
| Front track | 1,512–1,518 mm ASTRA | 1,510 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,518–1,524 mm ASTRA | 1,520 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,010–1,105 kg RDW | 1,156–1,201 kg TC | 1,110–1,303 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,110–1,205 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,560–1,650 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 900–1,110 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 450 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 396–481 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,549–2,577 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 173–190 km/h RDW | – | 165–193 km/h |
| Torque | 118–200 Nm ASTRA | – | 118–240 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/65R15, 195/55R16, 205/45R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 95.9% (95.5–96.3) | 92.2% | 11,217 |
| 4–5 years | 93.2% (92.8–93.5) | 91.0% | 22,953 |
| 6–8 years | 91.9% (91.1–92.6) | 86.4% | 5,353 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 22.0% | 23.8% |
| Brakes | 10.6% | 14.9% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Steering | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Suspension | 1.3% | 5.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
115 complaints for model years 2018–2023. 14 crashes · 8 fires · 7 injuries · 3 deaths
- Engine 33
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 111 versions of the Kia Rio fourth generation
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European Union 49 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | 1.0 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5.2–5.6 L/100 km WLTP | 123–128 g/km | 22,830 |
| 2025 | 1.2 L | 58 kW (79 PS) | Petrol | 6.1 L/100 km WLTP | 136 g/km | 318 |
| 2021–2025 | 1.0 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Hybrid | 4.3–5.4 L/100 km WLTP | 118–123 g/km | 6,827 |
| 2021–2025 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5.3–6.1 L/100 km WLTP | 125–132 g/km | 39,921 |
| 2021–2024 | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Hybrid | 5.3–5.5 L/100 km WLTP | 123–125 g/km | 9,125 |
| 2021–2022 | 1.2 L | 61 kW (83 PS) | Petrol | 5.5 L/100 km WLTP | 126–128 g/km | 24,557 |
| 2021–2022 | 1.0 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Hybrid | 5.5 L/100 km WLTP | 120–122 g/km | 5,134 |
| 2021–2022 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | LPG | 5.0–5.1 L/100 km WLTP | 117–118 g/km | 3,392 |
| 2021–2022 | 1.0 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 5.4–5.5 L/100 km WLTP | 124 g/km | 12,666 |
| 2022 | 1.2 L | 61 kW (83 PS) | LPG | 4.9 L/100 km WLTP | 123 g/km | 140 |
| 2022 | 1.0 L | 206 kW (280 PS) | Petrol | – | 126 g/km | 98 |
| 2022 | 1.2 L | 206 kW (280 PS) | Petrol | – | 127 g/km | 70 |
| 2021 | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 5.4 L/100 km WLTP | 130 g/km | 1,120 |
| 2021 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 6.0 L/100 km WLTP | 139 g/km | 414 |
| 2021 | 1.2 L | 61 kW (83 PS) | Petrol | 5.8 L/100 km WLTP | 140 g/km | 300 |
| 2021 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | LPG | 5.5 L/100 km WLTP | 135 g/km | 120 |
| 2021 | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6.2 L/100 km WLTP | 141 g/km | 20 |
| 2017–2020 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | – | 110–128 g/km | 119,541 |
| 2017–2020 | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | – | 107–119 g/km | 34,004 |
| 2017–2020 | 1.0 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | – | 96–115 g/km | 45,002 |
| 2017–2020 | 1.2 L | 61 kW (83 PS) | Petrol | – | 110–127 g/km | 58,560 |
| 2018–2020 | 1.0 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | – | 104–115 g/km | 21,439 |
| 2020 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | – | 115 g/km | 3,687 |
| 2020 | 1.2 L | 61 kW (83 PS) | Petrol | – | 117 g/km | 2,172 |
| 2018–2020 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | LPG | – | 105–107 g/km | 4,465 |
| 2017–2020 | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | – | 126–136 g/km | 31,967 |
| 2020 | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Hybrid | – | 106 g/km | 1,179 |
| 2020 | 1.0 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Hybrid | – | 98 g/km | 317 |
| 2018–2020 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | – | 106 g/km | 214 |
| 2020 | 1.0 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Hybrid | – | 100 g/km | 149 |
| 2020 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | LPG | – | 112 g/km | 40 |
| 2019–2020 | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | – | 108 g/km | 34 |
| 2020 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Hybrid | – | 115 g/km | 33 |
| 2017–2019 | 1.4 L | 57 kW (77 PS) | Diesel | – | 91–92 g/km | 6,930 |
| 2017–2019 | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | – | 98 g/km | 18,068 |
| 2019 | 1.2 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | – | 118 g/km | 10 |
| 2019 | 1.4 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | – | 143 g/km | 10 |
| 2017–2018 | 1.6 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | – | 109 g/km | 360 |
| 2017–2018 | 1.4 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Petrol | – | 124–126 g/km | 2,554 |
| 2017 | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | – | 97 g/km | 5,898 |
| 2017 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Other fuel | – | 108 g/km | 4,082 |
| 2017 | 1.2 L | 93 kW (126 PS) | LPG | – | 109 g/km | 3,984 |
| 2017 | 1.2 L | 93 kW (126 PS) | Petrol | – | 114 g/km | 1,530 |
| 2017 | 1.4 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Petrol | – | 116 g/km | 1,306 |
| 2017 | 1.4 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Petrol | – | 124 g/km | 636 |
| 2017 | 1.4 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Diesel | – | 99 g/km | 240 |
| 2017 | 1.2 L | 51 kW (69 PS) | Petrol | – | 115 g/km | 70 |
| 2017 | 1.2 L | 63 kW (86 PS) | Petrol | – | 116 g/km | 68 |
| 2017 | 1.1 L | 83 kW (113 PS) | Diesel | – | 99 g/km | 14 |
United Kingdom 50 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20242 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp | 1.0 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km WLTP | 120 g/km |
| 20242 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp DCT | 1.0 L | 99 kW (135 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 5.4 L/100 km WLTP | 123 g/km |
| 20243 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp iMT | 1.0 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km WLTP | 118 g/km |
| 20243 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp DCT | 1.0 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 5.2 L/100 km WLTP | 119 g/km |
| 2024GT-Line S 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp iMT | 1.0 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km WLTP | 125 g/km |
| 20241 1.2 DPi 83bhp | 1.2 L | 83 kW (113 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km WLTP | 120 g/km |
| 20242 1.2 DPi 83bhp | 1.2 L | 83 kW (113 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km WLTP | 122 g/km |
| 2020–20232 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp | 1.0 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.3–5.4 L/100 km WLTP | 18–123 g/km |
| 2020–20232 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp DCT | 1.0 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 5.4–5.6 L/100 km WLTP | 123–127 g/km |
| 2020–2023GT-Line S 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp iMT | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km WLTP | 125 g/km |
| 2020–20233 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp DCT | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 5.2–5.4 L/100 km WLTP | 119–123 g/km |
| 2020–20233 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp iMT | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.2–5.4 L/100 km WLTP | 118–122 g/km |
| 2022–20231 1.2 DPi 83bhp | 1.2 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km WLTP | 120 g/km |
| 2022–20232 1.2 DPi 83bhp | 1.2 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km WLTP | 122 g/km |
| 2020–20212 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp 5-speed manual ISG | 1.0 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km WLTP | 132 g/km |
| 2020–20213 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp 5-speed manual ISG | 1.0 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km WLTP | 133 g/km |
| 2020–2021GT Line S 1.0 T-GDi 48V 118bhp DCT | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 5.5 L/100 km WLTP | 126 g/km |
| 2020–2021GT-Line 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp 6-speed manual ISG · GT-Line S 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km WLTP | 137 g/km |
| 2020–2021GT-Line 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp 7-speed auto DCT ISG | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km WLTP | 142 g/km |
| 2020–20211 1.2 DPi 83bhp | 1.2 L | 71 kW (97 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.3–5.7 L/100 km WLTP | 120–128 g/km |
| 2020–20212 1.2 DPi 83bhp | 1.2 L | 71 kW (97 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.4–5.7 L/100 km WLTP | 122–130 g/km |
| 2020–20211 1.25 83bhp 5-speed manual ISG · 1 1.25 83bhp 5-speed manual ISG ADAP | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km WLTP | 138 g/km |
| 2020–20212 1.25 83bhp 5-speed manual ISG | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km WLTP | 140 g/km |
| 2020–20212 1.4 98bhp 6-speed auto | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km WLTP | 151 g/km |
| 2020–20212 1.4 98bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km WLTP | 138 g/km |
| 2020–20213 1.4 98bhp 6-speed auto | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km WLTP | 151 g/km |
| 20192 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp 5-speed manual ISG · 3 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp 5-speed manual ISG | 1.0 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019GT-Line 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp 6-speed manual ISG · GT-Line S 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019GT-Line 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp 7-speed auto DCT ISG | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 20191 1.25 83bhp 5-speed manual ISG · 1 1.25 83bhp 5-speed manual ISG ADAP | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 20192 1.25 83bhp 5-speed manual ISG | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 20192 1.4 98bhp 6-speed auto | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 20192 1.4 98bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 20193 1.4 98bhp 6-speed auto | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2018'2' 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp ISG | 1.0 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2018'3' 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp ISG | 1.0 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2018'GT-Line' 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp DCT ISG | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2018'GT-Line' 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp ISG · 'GT-Line S' 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp ISG | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2018'1' 1.25 83bhp ISG | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 125 g/km |
| 2018'2' 1.25 83bhp ISG | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 126 g/km |
| 2018'2' 1.4 98bhp | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 143 g/km |
| 2017–2018'2' 1.4 98bhp ISG | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.0–5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 114–131 g/km |
| 2018'3' 1.4 98bhp | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 144 g/km |
| 2017'2' 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp ISG · '3' 1.0 T-GDi 99bhp ISG | 1.0 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 102 g/km |
| 2017'First Edition' 1.0 T-GDi 118bhp ISG | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 107 g/km |
| 2017'1' 1.25 83bhp ISG · '2' 1.25 83bhp ISG · Pulse' 1.25 83bhp ISG | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2017'2' 1.4 98bhp | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2017'1' 1.4 CRDi 76bhp ISG · '2' 1.4 CRDi 76bhp ISG | 1.4 L | 57 kW (77 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.5 L/100 km NEDC | 92 g/km |
| 2017'3' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 98 g/km |
| 20173' 1.4 98bhp | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
France 6 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026RIO 1.0 essence T-GDi (100ch) ISG BVM6 | 1.0 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km WLTP | 118 g/km |
| 2026RIO 1.0 essence T-GDi (100ch) MHEV iBVM6 | 1.0 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km WLTP | 114 g/km |
| 2026RIO 1.0 essence T-GDi (100ch) ISG DCT7 | 1.0 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 5.3 L/100 km WLTP | 120 g/km |
| 2026RIO 1.0 essence T-GDi (120ch) MHEV DCT7 | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Hybrid | 7-speed automatic | 5.1 L/100 km WLTP | 116 g/km |
| 2026RIO 1.0 essence T-GDi (120ch) MHEV iBVM6 | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Hybrid | 6-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km WLTP | 115 g/km |
| 2026RIO 1.2 essence DPi (84ch) ISG BVM5 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km WLTP | 118 g/km |
United States 3 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2023 | 1.6 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | Front-wheel drive | 36 MPG (6.5 L/100 km) EPA | 155 g/km |
| 2018–2019SIDI | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA | 172–173 g/km |
| 2017–2019SIDI | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 30–32 MPG (7.4–7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 174–181 g/km |
Canada 3 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2023Compact | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.0–7.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 166–181 g/km |
| 2020–2023Compact | 1.6 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.6–6.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 151–160 g/km |
| 2017–2019Compact | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.5–7.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 177–181 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.