Kia RIO 1999 Sedan

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This generation of Kia RIO has been produced from January, 1999 to January, 2003. 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 three petrol engines with displacement from 1.3 to 1.5 litres and power of from 75 to 108 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (3 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Kia RIO 1999 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.2 to 8.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Kia RIO 1999 sedan petrol engine version is Kia Rio 1.5, consuming 7.2 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Kia RIO real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 13 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Kia RIO modification.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 11.6 seconds has Kia Rio 1.5 version, conversely the tardiest one is Kia Rio 1.3 reaching this speed only in 14.3 seconds. The maximum top speed is 178 km/h for the 1.5 petrol 4-cylinder 96 hp version (Kia Rio 1.5).

Lenght of Kia RIO is 422 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Kia RIO is about 8 cm longer than Volkswagen Polo sedan, but 7 cm shorter than Ford Escort sedan. Kia RIO gross weight is from 1409 to 1435 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 5 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This Kia is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1100 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Kia RIO prices and costs.

Kia RIO modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox
Kia Rio 2000 1.3 Jul 2000 — Jan 2003	1.3 Petrol	75 HP	7.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
Kia Rio 2000 1.5 Jul 2000 — Jan 2003 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds Most fuel efficient version	1.5 Petrol	96 HP	7.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
Kia Rio 2000 1.5 Jul 2000 — Sep 2002 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds Most fuel efficient version	1.5 Petrol	96 HP	7.2 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
Kia RIO 1999 1.5i 16V Jan 1999 — Dec 2002 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds	1.5 Petrol	108 HP	7.3 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
Kia RIO 1999 1.5i 16V Jan 1999 — Dec 2002 Most powerfull version (108 HP)	1.5 Petrol	108 HP	8.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾

Kia RIO prices

Kia RIO 1999 - 2003 sedan price in Latvia is from 500 € to 1800 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Kia RIO price is average - Kia RIO is approximately for 33 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1999 - 2003 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.

Year	Lowest	Average	Highest	Availability
Kia RIO 2002 price	500 €	1100 €	1800 €

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Kia RIO reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Kia RIO reliability is more below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2014 defects were detected in an average of 38.1 percent of Kia RIO of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 33.3%.

Kia RIO reliability and quality