2021 Kia Rio LX specifications

2021 Kia Rio LX data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2581 mm 101.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1524 mm 60 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1529 mm 60.2 inches
Length 4384 mm 172.6 inches
Width 1725 mm 67.9 inches
Height 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1255 kg 2767 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45.1 litres 9.9 [11.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Kia
Engine code Gamma II
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1598 cc
(97.516 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75.6 × 89 mm
2.98 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.85
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
122 PS (120 bhp) (89 kW)
at 6300 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
152 Nm (112 ft·lb) (15.5 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
56 kW/litre
76.1 ps/litre
75.1 bhp/litre
1.23 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
95.12 Nm/litre
1.15 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11.2:1
Fuel system MPFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1195.3 kPa (173.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 399.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
96.95 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
71.3 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
95.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.02 kg/kW
23.43 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 33/41/36 US MPG city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km7.1/5.7/6.5 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre14.0/17.4/15.3 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG39.6/49.2/43.2 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG33.0/41.0/36.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.770
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½J x 15
Wheel size rear 5½J x 15
Tyres front P185/65 R 15
Tyres rear P185/65 R 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 203 mm
Braked area
Gearbox continuously variable transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID712635
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2021 Kia Rio LX added 2021-01-02.
Last modified 2021-01-02.

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