Kia RIO 2015 Hatchback
This generation of Kia RIO has been produced from January, 2015 to December, 2017. We can provide information about 8 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 1.2 to 1.6 litres and power of from 84 to 123 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 (6 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.
Kia RIO 2015 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 4.7 to 6.4 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 3.6 to 3.8 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Kia RIO 2015 hatchback petrol engine version is Kia RIO 1.2, consuming 4.7 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Kia RIO 2015 hatchback diesel - Kia RIO 1.1 CRDI for 100 kilometers consumes 3.6 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Kia RIO real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 35 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +32% for petrol engines and +38% for diesel engines). 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 - 10.3 seconds has Kia Rio 1.6 version, conversely the tardiest one is Kia RIO 1.1 CRDI reaching this speed only in 16.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 190 km/h for the 1.6 petrol 123 hp version (Kia Rio 1.6).
Lenght of Kia RIO is 409 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Kia RIO is about 3 cm longer than Volkswagen Polo hatchback, but 17 cm shorter than Honda Civic 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 288 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 923 litres.
This Kia is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 11 500 €. Users calculated Kia RIO 2015 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.27 € 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
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Kia RIO 2015 1.1 CRDI
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.1 Diesel | 75 HP | 3.6 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Kia RIO 2015 1.2
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.2 Petrol | 84 HP | 4.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Kia RIO 2015 1.2
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.2 Petrol | 84 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Kia Rio 2015 1.4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2017 | 1.4 Petrol | 107 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Kia Rio 2015 1.4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2017 | 1.4 Petrol | 107 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Kia RIO 2015 1.4 CRDI
Most powerfull diesel version (90 HP) |
1.4 Diesel | 90 HP | 3.8 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Kia Rio 2015 1.6
Jan 2015 — Jan 2017 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 123 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Kia Rio 2015 1.6
Jan 2015 — Jan 2017 Most powerfull petrol version (123 HP) |
1.6 Petrol | 123 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Kia RIO prices
Kia RIO 2015 - 2017 hatchback price in Latvia is from 6000 € to 16500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Kia RIO price is below average - Kia RIO is approximately for 22 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2015 - 2017 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 |
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Kia RIO 2018 price | 14 000 € | 14 000 € | 14 500 € | |
Kia RIO 2017 price | 7000 € | 8000 € | 10 000 € | |
Kia RIO 2015 price | 6000 € | 7000 € | 8000 € |
Kia RIO total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Kia RIO? Users calculated Kia RIO 2015 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.27 € cost per one kilometer.
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Kia RIO reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Kia RIO reliability is below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 10.7 percent of Kia RIO of this generation (on average 6 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 9.6%.
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Kia RIO 2015 hatchback features (options)
Percentage of Kia RIO with corresponding feature (option)
85% Conditioning
80% Climate control
70% Metallic paint
67% Rain sensor
62% Heated seats
51% Adjustable steering wheel
50% Cruise control
44% Rear parking sensors
31% Heated steering wheel
30% Rear-view camera
27% Navigation
23% Dimming mirrors
15%
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