2012 Kia Rio SX 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
-
4-door -
5 seats -
138.0-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
31 combined MPG -
171.9" length, 57.3" height -
Front Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Black Granite Pearl
Interior
Black
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Gas I4
- MPG
-
28 City / 36 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
138 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
5
Brakes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
11.0 x 0.9 in
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
10.3 x 0.4 in
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
- Brake ABS System
-
4-Wheel
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Brake Type
-
Pwr
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
540
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
110
Engine
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
123 @ 4850
- Displacement
-
1.6L/97
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
138 @ 6300
- Engine Type
-
Gas I4
- Transmission Options
-
6-Speed A/T
A/T
- MPG
-
28 City / 36 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
6.3 qts
Entertainment
- Bluetooth®
-
Optional
Measurements
- Liftover Height
-
N/A
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
68 in
- Front Hip Room
-
52 in
- Second Head Room
-
38 in
- Second Hip Room
-
51 in
- Track Width, Rear
-
60 in
- Wheelbase
-
101 in
- Height, Overall
-
57 in
- Passenger Capacity
-
5
- Front Head Room
-
40 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
53 in
- Track Width, Front
-
60 in
- Passenger Volume
-
88 ft³
- Min Ground Clearance
-
6 in
- Second Leg Room
-
31 in
- Length, Overall
-
172 in
- Trunk Volume
-
14 ft³
- Second Shoulder Room
-
52 in
- Front Leg Room
-
44 in
Safety
- Stability Control
-
Standard
- Backup Camera
-
Optional
Steering
- Steering Type
-
Electric Pwr
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
16
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
35 ft
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
3
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Torsion Beam
- Suspension Type - Front
-
MacPherson Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
w/Coil Springs
Tires & Wheels
- Front Wheel Size
-
17 x 6.5 in
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Not Available
- Spare Tire Size
-
Not Available
- Spare Wheel Size
-
Not Available in
- Rear Wheel Size
-
17 X 6.5 in
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Front Tire Size
-
P205/45R17
- Rear Tire Size
-
P205/45R17
Weight & Capacity
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
11 gal
- Base Curb Weight
-
2,403 lbs
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
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