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2012 Kia Rio EX specs & colors

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
$16,300
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Kia Rio EX

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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
Beige

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
10.1 x 0.9 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x 0.4 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
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

Front Leg Room
44 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
Passenger Volume
88 ft³
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
Front Head Room
40 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Second Head Room
38 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Second Leg Room
31 in
Second Hip Room
51 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Length, Overall
172 in
Second Shoulder Room
52 in

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Steering Type
Electric Pwr

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs

Tires & Wheels

Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Not Available in
Spare Tire Size
Not Available
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 5.5 in
Rear Tire Size
P185/65R15
Front Tire Size
P185/65R15
Spare Wheel Material
Not Available
Front Wheel Size
15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,403 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
11 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs

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