Kia RIO 2011 Hatchback

This generation of Kia RIO has been produced from January, 2011 to January, 2015. We can provide information about 5 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Kia is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 1.2 to 1.4 litres and power of from 85 to 109 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 1.1 to 1.4 litres and power of from 75 to 90 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

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Kia RIO 2011 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 4.8 to 6.3 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 3.2 to 4.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Kia RIO 2011 hatchback petrol engine version is Kia Rio 1.2, consuming 4.8 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Kia RIO 2011 hatchback diesel - Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi for 100 kilometers consumes 3.2 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Kia RIO real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 40 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +38% for petrol engines and +42% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Kia RIO modification.

Kia RIO 2011 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 109 to 147 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 85 grams per kilometer. From Kia RIO with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Kia Rio 1.2 which produces an average of 109 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 11.5 seconds has Kia Rio 1.4 version, conversely the tardiest one is Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi reaching this speed only in 15.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 183 km/h for the 1.4 petrol 4-cylinder 109 hp version (Kia Rio 1.4).

Lenght of Kia RIO is 405 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Kia RIO is about 7 cm longer than Volkswagen Polo hatchback, but 21 cm shorter than Opel Astra hatchback. Kia RIO gross weight is from 1560 to 1690 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Kia RIO trunk space is 224 litres.

This Kia is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 4100 €. Users calculated Kia RIO 2011 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2700 € cost per year and 0.22 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 47%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 26% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Kia RIO for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Kia RIO prices and costs.

Kia RIO modifications

Kia RIO safety

During safety testing Kia RIO has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Kia RIO is evaluated with outstanding rate 92 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 84 from 100, for pedestrian protection Kia RIO got 46 points from 100.
Kia RIO safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.

Kia RIO prices

Kia RIO 2011 - 2015 hatchback price in Latvia is from 1900 € to 6000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Kia RIO price is more below average - Kia RIO is approximately for 25 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2011 - 2015 prices). The reason of Kia RIO low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.