Kia RIO 2003 Sedan

This generation of Kia RIO has been produced from January, 2003 to September, 2005. We can provide information about 4 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 1.3 to 1.5 litres and power of from 82 to 108 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (3 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

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Kia RIO 2003 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle is from 6.7 to 8.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Kia RIO 2003 sedan version is Kia Rio 1.3, consuming 6.7 litres of petrol per 100km.
According to user reviews, Kia RIO real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 8 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.

Kia RIO 2003 sedan CO2 emissions are from 158 to 196 grams per kilometer. Kia RIO version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Kia Rio 1.3, which produces 158 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

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 175 km/h for the 1.5 petrol 97 hp version (Kia Rio 1.5) and the 1.5 petrol 108 hp version (Kia Rio 1.5).

Lenght of Kia RIO is 423 cm, it is medium size car. Kia RIO gross weight is from 1470 to 1500 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 7 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Kia RIO trunk space is 326 litres.

This Kia is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 1400 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Kia RIO prices and costs.

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Kia RIO prices

Kia RIO 2003 - 2005 sedan price in Latvia is from 1200 € to 1700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Kia RIO price is average - Kia RIO is approximately for 53 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 2003 - 2005 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.