2016 Kia Rio EX 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2016 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 137 hp @ 6300 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The 2016 Kia Rio EX has cargo capacity of 389 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1185 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2016 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 Rearview camera. 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 beam, coil springs, mono-tube shocks. The car also features a It has 16-inch alloy wheels 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 149 N.m of torque and a top speed of 189 km/h. The 2016 Kia Rio EX accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16.6 seconds. Fuel consumption is 8.7 L/100km in the city and 6.3 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 18,595

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The 2016 Kia Rio is a solid pick in the subcompact sedan and hatchback segment. It's not quite as refined as some class-leading rivals, but it might still win you over with its inviting cabin, strong engine performance and excellent value.

Last redesigned back in 2012, the Kia Rio sports a handful of interior and exterior changes that help it remain a relevant option in the subcompact car class. Even without the upgrades, though, there's plenty to like about the 2016 Rio.

Already one of the more handsome vehicles in this segment, the Rio, now with some subtle front and rear restyling, manages to avoid the awkward proportions that plague a number of subcompact competitors. It's also a standout in terms of interior space, offering a roomy backseat and a trunk to match. Like most other Kia models, the 2016 Rio's long list of available features and competitive price make it one of the value leaders in its class. Although the base Rio LX is rather spartan, the higher-end EX and SX trims pack respectable rosters of technology features and creature comforts.

The 2016 Kia Rio has been restyled up front, but the differences are very subtle.

No matter the trim, the same 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine powers every 2016 Rio. With 138 horsepower, it makes the Rio one of the quicker subcompact cars available. Fuel economy is a bit less impressive at 31 mpg in mixed driving, according to the EPA, but it's good enough to be competitive. Our primary complaint is that the Rio lacks the suspension refinement found in some rivals, and its ride and handling characteristics suffer as a result.

Subcompact competitors like the Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta and the new Scion iA provide a smoother ride over rough roads and offer more engaging handling. In addition, the cavernous Honda Fit bests the Rio (and just about every other subcompact car) in the areas of available cargo space and hauling versatility. But the 2016 Kia Rio is still a stylish and spacious runabout with numerous desirable features. Take one for a spin and it could very well win you over.

The subcompact 2016 Kia Rio is available as either a sedan or a hatchback ("Five-Door"). Both are offered in LX, EX and SX trim levels.

Standard features on the base Rio LX include 15-inch steel wheels, heated power mirrors, air-conditioning, a tilt-only steering wheel, a height-adjustable driver seat, 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks, a trip computer, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and a four-speaker stereo with a CD player, satellite radio, a USB port and an auxiliary audio jack. An available Power package adds keyless entry and power windows and door locks. Opting for the Power package requires sedan buyers to order the optional automatic transmission, which also includes Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity (hatchbacks come standard with both the automatic transmission and Bluetooth).

The Kia Rio EX includes the Power package's features and also adds 15-inch alloy wheels, foglights, a chrome grille surround, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a six-speaker audio system, cruise control, map lights, dual illuminated visor-mounted vanity mirrors, upgraded cloth upholstery, a soft-touch dash, padded armrests on the front doors and a sliding center console armrest and storage area.

The 2016 Kia Rio has a roomy cabin, and the EX and SX are pretty upscale for a subcompact.

Choosing the Rio EX's optional Eco package results in the loss of the EX's standard 15-inch alloy wheels, foglights, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, soft-touch dash, map lights and vanity mirrors. Instead, it adds a fuel-saving automatic stop-start system, automatic headlights, Kia's Uvo 7-inch touchscreen interface and a rearview camera. The EX Designer package includes two-tone black and gray cloth and leather seating with gray accent stitching on the seats, steering wheel, shift knob and armrest.

The top-of-the-line SX starts with the Rio EX's standard equipment and adds the Eco package's Uvo infotainment system, rearview camera and automatic headlights. The SX also gets you 17-inch alloy wheels, LED taillights, a sport-tuned suspension, a sunroof, keyless ignition and entry, an upgraded gauge cluster, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, leather upholstery, heated front seats and a navigation system.

The 2016 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine producing 138 hp and 123 pound-feet of torque. For the LX sedan, it drives the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, with a six-speed automatic being optional. All other Rios come with the automatic as standard. In testing, a Rio SX sedan went from zero to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds, which is a quicker than average time for a subcompact.

All Rios manage an EPA-estimated fuel economy figure of 31 mpg combined. Both manual and automatic Rios earn an EPA-estimated city fuel economy figure of 27 mpg; however, the manual is incrementally better on the highway, yielding 38 mpg to the automatic's 37 mpg. This is roughly average fuel economy for the segment, but some competitors are even thriftier.

An Eco package is available on the 2016 Kia Rio EX and brings with it an automatic stop-start system that shuts the engine down when the car comes to a halt and restarts it when the brake pedal is released. Rios so equipped achieve 28 mpg city, but the same 37 mpg highway as other automatic-transmission models.

The 2016 Kia Rio comes standard with four-wheel antilock disc brakes, stability control, a hill-start assist system, front side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Additionally, a rearview camera is available on the Rio EX (via the Eco package) and standard on the Rio SX.

In brake testing, a Rio SX came to a halt from 60 mph in 124 feet, which is an average distance for this class of car.

Both the Rio sedan and hatchback received a four-star rating (out of a possible five) for overall crash protection in government testing, with four stars for total frontal impact protection and five stars for total side impact protection.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Kia Rio sedan its top rating of "Good" in the moderate-overlap frontal-offset crash test, roof-strength test, head restraint and seat protection tests. In side-impact crash testing, the Rio received the IIHS's second-highest rating of "Acceptable." In the small-overlap frontal offset test, the Rio scored the second-worst rating of "Marginal."

The 2016 Kia Rio's 1.6-liter four-cylinder is one of the more powerful engines in the subcompact car class, so acceleration is a relative strength. Unfortunately, the Rio's engine can get a bit noisy during hard acceleration. Still, this little Kia feels sprightly enough when you goose it. Few drivers will complain that it's underpowered.

The 2016 Kia Rio's 138-hp engine provides quicker-than-average acceleration for a subcompact sedan or hatchback.

We've mainly driven the Rio SX, whose larger wheels and tires and firmer suspension tuning separate it from the LX and EX. Competent around turns, the Rio SX nonetheless lacks the handling finesse of class leaders. In addition, the Rio SX's ride can be choppy and even harsh over rough pavement. If ride comfort is important to you, the EX is likely a better bet.

The 2016 Kia Rio has a restrained yet stylish interior design. Materials quality is nothing special in the base Rio LX; however, the Rio EX (sans the Eco package) and SX get classed up with a soft-touch dash, improved seat material and metal-paint trim. We encourage shoppers to give strong consideration to the more generously equipped EX and SX trims, budget permitting, as they're considerably more upscale than their entry-level counterparts.

The Rio scores well in the areas of space and comfort. Even tall drivers will be comfortable behind the tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel of Rio EX and SX trims (though the same can't be said of the base LX's tilt-only wheel), while the backseat offers generous passenger space for the segment.

It's the same story in the cargo bay, where the sedan has a generous 13.7 cubic feet of trunk space, which can be expanded courtesy of 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks. With the hatchback's rear seats up, there are 15.0 cubic feet of cargo space, which can expand to a healthy 49.8 cubic feet of space with the seats folded down.

Most subcompact cars perform well in the crowded confines of city streets, but on the highway they sometimes struggle to keep up. With Kia’s Rio for 2016, however, we didn’t find this to be the case. Acceleration from the 1.6-liter engine was swift and steady, impressive considering the engine puts out only 138 horsepower. On the highway we found the Rio’s ride to be stable and surprisingly smooth. The steering is nicely weighted and responsive to sudden inputs, and the brakes are strong with firm pedal feel. Zipping in and out of traffic was no problem in our Rio, although we did find the manual transmission to be subpar for this class; the 6-speed automatic is a much better choice. In town, the Rio is king of the road, easily handling crowded city traffic and able to squeeze into the smallest parking paces.

LEATHER INTERIOR WITH HEATED FRONT SEATSLeather seating in subcompact cars is becoming more common, but the Rio’s available leather interior is backed up by a handsome sew pattern and, to keep your backside warm, built-in seat heaters. ONBOARD NAVIGATIONWe’ve tested plenty of base-model navigation setups but never one as good as what is offered in the 2016 Kia Rio subcompact sedan and hatchback. When coupled with the UVO infotainment and eServices package, the 7-inch touch-screen navigation unit is almost as useful as a smartphone.

Not surprising for an entry-level sedan and hatchback whose price ranges from under $ 15,000 to over $ 20,000, the Rio's 5-passenger cabin varies from rather plain to rather impressive. In the least expensive models, you'll be cranking your own windows and forgoing a telescoping steering wheel. Higher-end models, though, look the part of a premium vehicle thanks to a slick 7-inch touch-screen command system, leather trim and a power sunroof. Rear legroom is tight, but every Rio has a 60/40-split-folding rear seat for extra cargo. This really helps in the 5-door hatchback, which boasts nearly 50 cubic feet of space with seats folded.

The 2016 Kia Rio comes in two forms: 4-door sedan or 5-door hatchback. Both are small cars, but the hatchback is the smaller at over a foot shorter (wheelbase remains the same at 101.2 inches). Both are pleasing to the eye, with the Kia Rio sedan looking like a smaller version of the stylish Optima, and the Rio hatch more like a baby sibling to the Sportage crossoverSUV. Wheels range from 15 to 17 inches, and top-line SX models feature dual exhaust outlets and a surprise: power-folding side mirrors that tuck into the car when it's parked and locked.

The Kia Rio comes in three trims: LX, EX and SX. The LX sedan has manual windows, a manual transmission and tilt-only steering wheel. It also includes air conditioning, a 4-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo with USB input, power heated side mirrors and 6-way-adjustable driver's seat. The EX trim adds power windows/doorlocks, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a telescoping steering wheel and cruise control. Top-line SX models come loaded with the 7-inch color touch-screen UVO infotainment and navigation system, a rearview camera, a sport-tuned suspension, heated leather seats, a power moonroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, paddle shifters and LED positioning lights.

Major upgrades for this subcompact Kia sedan and hatchback come in the form of packages for the LX and EX. The LX can be equipped with the Power package that adds power windows, power locks and keyless entry. The EX trim offers the Eco package bringing Idle Stop & Go, UVO, a rearview camera and auto headlights. The Designer package adds black and gray leather and cloth seating with contrasting stitching, a 4.3-inch color touch screen, rearview camera and auto headlights. Individual options for all trims include an auto-dimming rearview mirror and, on sedans, a rear spoiler.

All versions of Kia’s 2016 Rio subcompact sedan and hatchback are powered by a 138-horsepower 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. Base sedan models come with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the two higher trims and hatchback models are all fitted with the more popular 6-speed automatic. All Kia Rio models are front-wheel drive and run on regular unleaded gasoline. At 27 mpg city/37 mpg highway, the Rio's fuel economy is good but not the best in this segment. EX models can be had with the Idle Stop & Go feature that cuts the engine at stoplights, but at a price of $ 1,200 and an improvement of only one mpg in city driving, it would take many miles to pencil out, if ever.1.6-liter inline-4138 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm123 lb-ft of torque @ 4,850 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 27/38 mpg (manual), 27/37 mpg (automatic), 28/37 mpg (Eco model with Idle Stop & Go)

The 2016 Kia Rio sedan has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at an appealing $ 14,990. The Rio 5-door starts at $ 16,320. The EX sedan pushes the price to $ 18,580, while the EX hatchback lists for $ 18,730. A loaded SX pushes the price tag just shy of $ 21,500. Among rivals, only the Nissan Versa Note, Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Sonic have starting prices near the $ 15,500 mark, and for the Fiesta and Sonic, they’re sedan versions only. The Nissan Versa sedan, however, has a sub-$ 13,000 price tag, while the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback starts just under $ 14,000. As you climb trims, the Rio's price is comparable to most rivals. Before buying, check the Fair Purchase Price to see what others are paying. On the resale front, the Rio is expected to be on par with the Sonic and Accent, but trail the Versa Note, Toyota Yaris and Scion iA.

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