2010 Kia Rio EX 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2010 Kia Rio EX is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 110 hp @ 6000 rpm and is paired with 4-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2010 Kia Rio EX has cargo capacity of 337 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1160 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2010 Kia Rio EX has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Torsion bar rear suspension. The car also features a It has 14'' steel wheels with covers as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 120 N.m of torque and a top speed of 176 km/h. The 2010 Kia Rio EX accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 10.6 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.8 seconds. Fuel consumption is 7.5 L/100km in the city and 5.6 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 13,695

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While the 2010 Kia Rio is attractively priced, there are a few other subcompacts we recommend more highly.

With the 2010 Kia Rio, the appeal lies mainly in the numbers. Here's a car with an MSRP that starts around $ 12,000, a fuel economy rating of up to 36 mpg highway and a powertrain warranty that'll keep you covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. There's a lot to like right there, though in reality the Rio ends up being a little less than the sum of its parts.

Entry-level Rios, which include the Rio sedan and the Rio5 hatchback wagon, are relatively spartan affairs, with many of the features most buyers now consider must-haves -- such as air-conditioning, power windows/locks and keyless entry -- either optional or not offered at all. Spring for a loaded version of the top SX trim level, however, and you'll get a car with enough niceties to make you feel like your decision to downsize wasn't really that big a sacrifice.

The 2010 Kia Rio also drives adequately, with performance and interior comfort that are more than acceptable for everyday driving. The Rio does have one glaring weakness, though, namely its mixed safety ratings. At times it can also come off as low-buck, whereas rivals such as the Honda Fit and Nissan Versa deliver a more satisfying experience via greater comfort and performance. We'd recommend going with either of those two models, but if price is your main concern, the 2010 Rio is probably worth a look.

The 2010 Kia Rio subcompact comes in two body styles, a four-door sedan and a four-door hatchback known as the Rio5. The Rio sedan is offered in three trim levels: the affordable base model, the better-equipped LX and the sporty SX. The Rio5 wagon is available in the LX and SX trims only. The standard features list for the entry-level sedan is pretty skimpy and includes 14-inch steel wheels, power mirrors, a rear defroster, cloth upholstery and a CD/MP3 stereo with four speakers and satellite radio.

The LX isn't exactly loaded, but it does come with a few more of the features you'd expect in a new car including power steering, air-conditioning, 60/40-split-folding rear seatbacks, a tilt steering wheel, Bluetooth and auxiliary/USB audio input jacks. The top-of-the-line SX model adds 16-inch alloy wheels, foglights, a rear spoiler, upgraded cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and metallic interior trim. Much of the SX's extra equipment can be added to the LX via the LX's Value package.

The 2010 Kia Rio and Rio5 are powered by a 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine that puts out 110 horsepower and 107 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, while a four-speed automatic is available as an option on LX and SX models.

Either way, the Rio's performance can best be described as leisurely. In our tests, a Rio5 SX fitted with the automatic transmission turned in a pokey 0-60-mph time of 11.5 seconds.

There's one bright note here, however, and that's this powertrain's great EPA fuel economy estimates. The Rio is rated at 28 mpg city/34 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined with the manual transmission and 27/36/30 mpg for the automatic.

The 2010 Kia Rio comes standard with side-impact airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Antilock brakes are standard on the Rio LX and SX models. Stability control isn't offered.

In government crash tests, the Rio earned four stars (out of five) for driver protection and five stars for passenger protection in frontal impacts. For side impacts, the Rio earned four stars for front-seat occupants and three stars for rear seat passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Rio a score of "Acceptable" (the second highest of four) in frontal-offset crashes and a score of "Poor" (the lowest possible) in its side-impact test.

The 2010 Kia Rio's 1.6-liter engine gets noisy at high rpm but provides decent punch, especially with the manual transmission. Precise action and a smooth clutch make shifting the manual gearbox enjoyable. Rios with the automatic aren't as peppy, although gearchanges are smooth and relatively quick.

Despite a fair amount of body roll, the Rio's handling feels solid and predictable, a quality enhanced by the unexpectedly precise steering. The ride quality is generally decent, but potholes and other major pavement flaws get transmitted directly to the occupants. The cabin also is relatively quiet, even when cruising on the freeway.

The Rio's cabin is pleasant enough for a car in this price range, with an attractive design featuring good quality materials, legible gauges and simple controls. Front seat passengers enjoy generous head- and legroom, but our testers found that seat comfort faded after about an hour behind the wheel. The presence of a fold-down armrest for the driver is a plus, but the lack of an enclosed center console box for storing small items out of sight is disappointing.

The Rio sedan offers a good-sized trunk with 11.9 cubic feet of cargo room. The Rio5 is much better equipped for schlepping duties, however, with a generous 49.6 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded down.

Ride comfort and easy maneuverability head the list of Rio5 merits. Even when the pavement gets troublesome, Kia's suspension absorbs considerable roughness. Steering is light, but the Rio5 is delightfully nimble in urban environments, tracks adeptly on straightaways, is easy to guide into turns and doesn't lean as much as expected in the corners. Performance is no more than adequate with the mannerly automatic transmission. Although the engine gets seriously buzzy when accelerating, it quiets nicely as speed levels off. Unobstructed visibility is helped by a low cowl and sizable rear glass.

Six Standard AirbagsIf Kia can put side-impact airbags and curtain-type airbags into every Rio, one wonders why they're still not standard on competitors such as the Chevrolet Aveo.Automatic TransmissionUnlike some small cars with automatics, the Rio5 goes through the gears promptly and easily, with no awkwardness or lurching. Shifts are barely noticed, in fact, though the manual transmission can deliver slightly more spirited acceleration.

Five passengers can fit into the Rio5, but longer-legged folks might not be comfortable in back. Rear head- and foot-room are adequate, but the rear seat is hard, reclines excessively and the center occupant must straddle a tunnel. Front occupants get ample space on sufficiently cushioned, adequately supportive seats. Cargo space totals 15.8 cubic feet, growing to 49.6 cubic feet when the 60/40-split seat is folded down. Helpful extras include a dashboard slot that can hold a parking pass, plus a hook that can carry a purse.

Although the Rio was designed in South Korea, its appearance is European-influenced according to Kia, imparting a sporty and youthful character into an entry-level automobile. The 2010 Kia Rio5 has a tuned suspension and a wide track aimed toward producing a more enjoyable road experience. A new tabbed grille sits between sizable headlights. Foglamps and a rear spoiler are standard on the Rio5, which rides on standard 15- or available 16-inch alloy wheels.

The LX features a complement of six airbags (front, front side-impact and side curtains), anti-lock brakes (ABS), eight-way adjustable driver's seat, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary and USB input jacks, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, a 1.6-liter engine, five-speed manual transmission, body-colored bumpers, auto-off headlamps, rear defroster, variable wipers, a tilt steering wheel, tachometer, dual sun visors with vanity mirrors, dual cup holders and air conditioning. The SX adds fog lamps, red-stitched gray sport seats, 15-inch alloy wheels, metal pedals with rubber inserts and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

Available options include a Power Package that adds power locks, windows and heated mirrors, remote keyless entry and a tweeter speaker upgrade. New options this year include Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity and cruise control.

Kia has made steady improvement to the power of its 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, which drives either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Although Kia has made major strides in noise, vibration and harshness, the Rio's engine is still buzzy under harder acceleration and lacks the smoothness and refinement of its Japanese competitors. Fuel economy is good, attaining 35 miles per gallon highway when equipped with the four-speed automatic.1.6-liter in-line 4110 horsepower @ 6000 rpm107 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 28/34 (manual), 27/36 (automatic)

The 2010 Kia Rio5 LX's Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts just over $ 14,500, while a loaded SX tops out just under $ 17,000. Before you set out to buy your new Rio5 be sure to check the Fair Purchase Price, which shows the typical transaction price paid for the Rio5 in your area. The Chevrolet Aveo hatchback runs nearly $ 2K less than the Rio5; the Toyota Yaris in base two-door hatchback form costs about $ 1,500 less. The Scion xD and Honda Fit are slightly more expensive even when similarly equipped. Kelley Blue Book expects the Rio5 to hold only an average resale value over time, well behind the segment leaders from Honda Toyota and Scion, but not as far behind the Hyundai Accent and Suzuki SX4.

2010 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews