Kia Rio third generation
The Kia Rio third generation (2012–2017): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 99 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: UB
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,050 mm RDW | 4,050–4,360 mm TC | 4,046–4,366 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm RDW | 1,720 mm TC | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm RDW | 1,460 mm TC | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm RDW | 2,570 mm TC | 2,570 mm |
| Front track | 1,507–1,521 mm ASTRA | 1,510–1,520 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,511–1,525 mm ASTRA | 1,500–1,530 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,124–1,179 kg TC | 1,104–1,341 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,099–1,141 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,560–1,600 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 900–1,050 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 450 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 3–5 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 425 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,520–2,549 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 166–183 km/h RDW | – | 162–193 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | – | – | 13.4–16.1 s |
| Torque | 122–240 Nm ASTRA | – | 118–240 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/65R15, 195/55R16, 205/45R17
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2012–2017: ★★★★☆
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), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 92.1% (91.5–92.7) | 91.0% | 7,502 |
| 6–8 years | 87.2% (87.0–87.5) | 86.4% | 71,118 |
| 9–12 years | 76.1% (75.8–76.4) | 77.9% | 82,127 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 31.5% | 29.5% |
| Brakes | 28.3% | 24.0% |
| Suspension | 16.7% | 19.8% |
| Lights and electrics | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 8.1% | 7.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.2% | 5.4% |
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)
419 complaints for model years 2012–2017. 32 crashes · 56 fires · 36 injuries
- Engine 178
- Brakes 81
- Airbags 65
- Electrical system 55
- Fuel system 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 99 versions of the Kia Rio third generation
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European Union 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | 1.6 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 109 g/km | 360 |
| 2012–2017 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 108–113 g/km | 219,282 |
| 2017 | 1.0 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 96 g/km | 18,110 |
| 2012–2017 | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 98–107 g/km | 69,063 |
| 2015–2017 | 1.2 L | 61 kW (83 PS) | Petrol | 110–112 g/km | 37,800 |
| 2017 | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 133 g/km | 10,288 |
| 2012–2017 | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 95–97 g/km | 87,001 |
| 2016–2017 | 1.0 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 102 g/km | 4,650 |
| 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 | 1.4 L | 57 kW (77 PS) | Diesel | 91 g/km | 3,846 |
| 2017 | 1.0 L | 88 kW (120 PS) | Petrol | 107 g/km | 3,116 |
| 2012–2017 | 1.4 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Petrol | 124–137 g/km | 83,561 |
| 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 |
| 2012–2017 | 1.2 L | 51 kW (69 PS) | Petrol | 115–119 g/km | 8,684 |
| 2012–2017 | 1.2 L | 63 kW (86 PS) | Petrol | 113–116 g/km | 172,602 |
| 2017 | 1.1 L | 83 kW (113 PS) | Diesel | 99 g/km | 14 |
| 2015–2016 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | LPG | 113–114 g/km | 8,080 |
| 2016 | 1.2 L | 62 kW (84 PS) | Natural gas | 115 g/km | 3,070 |
| 2016 | 1.4 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | LPG | 127 g/km | 1,538 |
| 2016 | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | LPG | 102 g/km | 834 |
| 2016 | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 99 g/km | 16 |
| 2016 | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Petrol | 102 g/km | 12 |
| 2013–2015 | 1.2 L | 63 kW (86 PS) | LPG | 115 g/km | 6,158 |
| 2015 | 1.2 L | – | Diesel | 110 g/km | 18 |
| 2012–2014 | – | – | Petrol | 120–136 g/km | 2,220 |
| 2012–2014 | – | – | Diesel | 98–108 g/km | 812 |
| 2013 | 1.2 L | – | Other fuel | 114 g/km | 5,830 |
| 2013 | 1.4 L | – | Other fuel | 118 g/km | 1,064 |
| 2013 | 1.1 L | – | Other fuel | 103 g/km | 144 |
| 2012–2013 | 1.4 L | 71 kW (97 PS) | Petrol | 140 g/km | 219 |
| 2012 | 1.5 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 116 g/km | 28 |
United Kingdom 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 ISG | 1.4 L | 73 kW (99 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 114 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 |
| 2015–2017'3' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG · '2' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG · '4' 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 |
| 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 |
| 2015–2016'1' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.2–3.3 L/100 km NEDC | 85–86 g/km |
| 2015–2016'1 Air' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG · '2' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG · 'SR7' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG and 1 more trim | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.6 L/100 km NEDC | 94 g/km |
| 2015–2016'1' 1.25 84bhp · '2' 1.25 84bhp · 'SR7' 1.25 84bhp and 1 more trim | 1.2 L | 63 kW (85 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2016'2' 1.25 84bhp ISG · SE' 1.25 84bhp ISG | 1.2 L | 63 kW (85 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2015–2016'2' 1.4 107bhp ISG · '3' 1.4 107bhp ISG · '4' 1.4 107bhp ISG | 1.4 L | 80 kW (108 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.0–5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 114–124 g/km |
| 2015–2016'2' 1.4 107bhp · '3' 1.4 107bhp | 1.4 L | 80 kW (108 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.3–6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 147–150 g/km |
| 2015'1 Air' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG · 'VR7' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.6 L/100 km NEDC | 94 g/km |
| 2015'2' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
| 2015'1' 1.25 84bhp · '1 Air' 1.25 84bhp · 'VR7' 1.25 84bhp | 1.2 L | 63 kW (85 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2015'2' 1.25 84bhp | 1.2 L | 63 kW (85 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2015'2' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG · '3' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG · '4' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2015'2' 1.4 107bhp | 1.4 L | 80 kW (108 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 2013–2014'1' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 3.2 L/100 km NEDC | 85 g/km |
| 2013–2014'1 Air' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG · 'VR7' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 3.6 L/100 km NEDC | 94 g/km |
| 2013–2014'2' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp ISG | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
| 2013–2014'1' 1.25 84bhp · '1 Air' 1.25 84bhp · 'VR7' 1.25 84bhp | 1.2 L | 63 kW (85 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2013–2014'2' 1.25 84bhp | 1.2 L | 63 kW (85 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2013–2014'2' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG · '3' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG · '4' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp ISG | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2013–2014'2' 1.4 107bhp · '3' 1.4 107bhp | 1.4 L | 80 kW (108 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 2013–2014'2' 1.4 107bhp · '3' 1.4 107bhp | 1.4 L | 80 kW (108 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 150 g/km |
| 2013–2014'2' 1.4 107bhp ISG · '3' 1.4 107bhp ISG · '4' 1.4 107bhp ISG | 1.4 L | 80 kW (108 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2012'1' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.2 L/100 km NEDC | 85 g/km |
| 2012'1 Air' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.6 L/100 km NEDC | 94 g/km |
| 2012'2' 1.1 CRDi 74bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.1 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.8 L/100 km NEDC | 99 g/km |
| 2012'1' 1.25 84bhp 5-speed manual · '1 Air' 1.25 84bhp 5-speed manual | 1.2 L | 63 kW (85 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 20122' 1.25 84bhp 5-speed manual · '2' 1.25 84bhp 5-speed manual | 1.2 L | 63 kW (85 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2012'2' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp 6-speed manual ISG · '3' 1.4 CRDi 89bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.4 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.0 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 20121.4 107bhp 6-speed manual ISG · 2' 1.4 107bhp 6-speed manual ISG · 3' 1.4 107bhp 6-speed manual ISG | 1.4 L | 80 kW (108 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2012'2' 1.4 107bhp 4-speed auto | 1.4 L | 80 kW (108 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 150 g/km |
| 2012'2' 1.4 107bhp 6-speed manual · '3' 1.4 107bhp 6-speed manual | 1.4 L | 80 kW (108 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
France 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015RIO 1.1 diesel CRDi (75ch) ISG BVM6 5P | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.6 L/100 km NEDC | 94 g/km |
| 2015RIO 1.2 Essence (85ch) BVM 5 3P | – | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2015RIO 1.2 Essence (85ch) BVM 5 5P | – | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 115 g/km |
| 2015RIO 1.4 diesel CRDi (90ch) BVM6 5P | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.9 L/100 km NEDC | 102 g/km |
| 2013–2015RIO 1.4 Essence (109ch) BVM 6 5P | – | 80 kW (109 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.5–5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 127–130 g/km |
| 2012–2014RIO 1.1 Diesel CRDi (75ch) ISG BVM 6 3P · RIO 1.1 Diesel CRDi (75ch) ISG BVM 6 5P | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.2–3.6 L/100 km NEDC | 85–94 g/km |
| 2013–2014RIO 1.2 Essence (85ch) BVM 5 3P | – | 63 kW (85 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2013–2014RIO 1.2 Essence (85ch) BVM 5 5P | – | 63 kW (85 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2014RIO 1.4 Diesel CRDi (90ch) BVM 6 (Premium) 5P | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 113 g/km |
| 2014RIO 1.4 Diesel CRDi (90ch) BVM 6 3P · RIO 1.4 Diesel CRDi (90ch) BVM 6 5P | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2012–2013RIO 1.1 Diesel CRDi (75ch) ISG BVM 6 3P | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.6 L/100 km NEDC | 94 g/km |
| 2012–2013RIO 1.1 Diesel CRDi (75ch) ISG BVM 6 5P | – | 55 kW (75 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 3.6 L/100 km NEDC | 94 g/km |
| 2012–2013RIO 1.4 Diesel CRDi (90ch) BVM 6 3P | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2012–2013RIO 1.4 Diesel CRDi (90ch) BVM 6 (finition sport) 3P | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 113 g/km |
| 2012–2013RIO 1.4 Diesel CRDi (90ch) BVM 6 5P | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 109 g/km |
| 2012–2013RIO 1.4 Diesel CRDi (90ch) BVM 6 (finition premium) 5P | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.3 L/100 km NEDC | 113 g/km |
| 2012–2013RIO 1.4 essence (109ch) BVM 6 3P · RIO 1.4 Essence (109ch) BVM 6 3P | – | 80 kW (109 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 2012–2013RIO 1.4 essence (109ch) BVA 4 5P · RIO 1.4 Essence (109ch) BVA 4 5P | – | 80 kW (109 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 150 g/km |
| 2012RIO 1.2 essence (85ch) BVM 5 3P | – | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2012RIO 1.2 essence (85ch) BVM 5 5P | – | 62 kW (84 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2012RIO 1.4 essence (109ch) BVM 6 5P | – | 80 kW (109 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
United States 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2017SIDI | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 30–32 MPG (7.4–7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 173–181 g/km |
| 2012–2017SIDI | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 30–32 MPG (7.4–7.8 L/100 km) EPA | 173–181 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2017Compact | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 7.3–7.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 168–181 g/km |
| 2012–2017Compact | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.3–7.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 168–181 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.