Kia Rio second generation

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The Kia Rio second generation (2005–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 23 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: JB

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	3,990–4,240 mm RDW	3,990–4,240 mm TC	3,990–4,250 mm
Width	1,700–1,720 mm RDW	1,700 mm TC	1,695 mm
Height	1,460–1,470 mm RDW	1,470 mm TC	1,470 mm
Wheelbase	2,410–2,570 mm RDW	2,500 mm TC	2,500 mm
Front track	1,470–1,485 mm ASTRA	1,470 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,460–1,475 mm ASTRA	1,460 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,004–1,076 kg RDW	1,104–1,114 kg TC	1,154–1,266 kg
Mass in running order	1,104–1,176 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,508–1,600 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	800–1,100 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	450–453 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	453 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,605 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	172–173 km/h RDW	–	162 km/h
0–100 km/h	–	–	11.5–16.1 s
Torque	125–235 Nm ASTRA	–	125–170 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/65R15, 195/55R16, 205/45R17, 175/65R14

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
9–12 years	69.3% (68.6–69.9)	77.9%	19,312
13 years and older	65.9% (65.4–66.3)	69.2%	44,003

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	43.2%	37.2%
Brakes	39.0%	33.7%
Tyres	36.6%	31.2%
Lights and electrics	27.1%	25.4%
Steering	24.0%	6.7%
Body, chassis and structure	16.0%	15.3%

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)

260 complaints for model years 2006–2011. 55 crashes · 1 fire · 48 injuries · 1 death

Airbags 136
Engine 31
Electrical system 23
Brakes 22

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 23 versions of the Kia Rio second generation

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European Union 13 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	CO₂	EU registrations
2011	1.4 L	71 kW (97 PS)	Petrol	144 g/km	16,242
2011	1.2 L	63 kW (86 PS)	Petrol	114 g/km	16,082
2011	1.4 L	80 kW (109 PS)	Petrol	129 g/km	7,696
2011	1.5 L	81 kW (110 PS)	Diesel	119 g/km	5,126
2011	1.4 L	66 kW (90 PS)	Diesel	110 g/km	3,822
2011	1.1 L	55 kW (75 PS)	Diesel	96 g/km	2,476
2011	1.2 L	62 kW (84 PS)	Petrol	111 g/km	870
2011	1.5 L	65 kW (88 PS)	Diesel	119 g/km	172
2010–2011	–	–	Petrol	124–144 g/km	154
2010	1.4 L	–	Petrol	145 g/km	20,940
2010	1.5 L	–	Diesel	119 g/km	10,156
2010	1.6 L	–	Petrol	155 g/km	72
2010	–	–	Diesel	119 g/km	40

United Kingdom 5 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	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2006–20101.4	1.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.9–6.3 L/100 km NEDC	139–150 g/km
2006–20101.4	1.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	7.0–7.2 L/100 km NEDC	165–171 g/km
2008–20101.5 CRDi 2007on · 1.5 CRDi	1.5 L	Diesel	5-speed manual	4.5 L/100 km NEDC	119 g/km
20091.6	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.1 L/100 km NEDC	145 g/km
2006–20071.5 CRDi	1.5 L	Diesel	5-speed manual	4.7 L/100 km NEDC	121 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
2010–2011	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA	184 g/km
2006–2011	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	29–31 MPG (7.6–8.1 L/100 km) EPA	178–190 g/km
2006–2009CLKUP	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	29–30 MPG (7.8–8.1 L/100 km) EPA	184–190 g/km

Canada 2 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
2005–2011Compact	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.7–9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	177–221 g/km
2005–2011Compact	1.6 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	7.8–9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	179–228 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.