2012 Kia Rio LX specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn Man LX
- $13,400
- 4dr Sdn Auto LX
- $14,500
- 4dr Sdn Auto EX
- $16,300
- 4dr Sdn Auto SX
- $17,500
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Black
Beige
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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29 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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138 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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10.3 x 0.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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10.1 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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1.6L/97
Displacement
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138 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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123 @ 4850
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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29 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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6.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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40 in
Front Head Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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88 ft³
Passenger Volume
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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101 in
Wheelbase
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5
Passenger Capacity
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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31 in
Second Leg Room
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172 in
Length, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Electric Pwr
Steering Type
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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P185/65R15
Front Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P185/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,403 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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