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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2004 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio
Starting MSRP
$15,900
$13,900
Engine Type
Gas I4
Regular Unleaded I-4
MPG
23 City / 30 Hwy
27 City / 37 Hwy
Horsepower
138 hp
138 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2004 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 5500
138 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
147 @ 3000
123 @ 4850
Displacement
2.4L/144
1.6 L/97
Engine Type
Gas I4
Regular Unleaded I-4
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
23 City / 30 Hwy
27 City / 37 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.7 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2004 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio
Spare Wheel Material
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
15 X 5.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available in
Not Available in
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR15
P185/65TR15
Spare Tire Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
15 X 5.5 in
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR15
P185/65TR15
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2004 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam

Steering

Steering comparison
2004 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft
34 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2004 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
53 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
6 in
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
14 ft³
Second Hip Room
54 in
51 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
44 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
68 in
Front Head Room
39 in
40 in
Wheelbase
106 in
101 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
60 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
60 in
Length, Overall
186 in
172 in
Height, Overall
56 in
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
52 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
52 in
Passenger Volume
86 ft³
88 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
36 in
31 in
Second Head Room
38 in
38 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2004 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
11 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,281 lbs
2,410 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2004 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2004 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
410

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2004 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x -TBD- in
10 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
Not Available
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.0 x -TBD- in
10 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
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