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Kia Rio - Engine Specs
Kia Rio - Drivetrain Specs
Kia Rio - Suspension Specs
Kia Rio - Exterior Dimensions
Kia Rio - Interior Dimensions
Kia Rio - EPA Fuel Economy


Engine 1.6 DOHC I-4
Type
In-line four cylinder, iron block and aluminum head
Valve gear DOHC, four valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke 3.07 × 3.28 in / 78.0 × 83.4 mm
Displacement 1,594 cc
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Horsepower (SAE net) 104 bhp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 104 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
Emission control system Three-way catalyst
Ignition Electronic
Fuel system Multi-port electronic fuel injection
Fuel pump Electromagnetic
Fuel requirement Regular unleaded
Fuel tank capacity 11.9 gal./45 liters
Cooling system Liquid cooled
Coolant capacity 1.6 gal. / 6.0 liters
Engine oil capacity 3.6 qts. / 3.4 liters

Drivetrain 5-Speed Manual 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission type Five-speed manual, overdrive Electronically controlled four-speed automatic, overdrive
Gear ratios ( :1)
     1st 3.417 2.800
     2nd 1.895 1.540
     3rd 1.296 1.000
     4th 0.906 0.700
     5th 0.738 -
   Reverse 3.272 2.333
Final drive ratio ( :1) 4.167 3.833
Clutch type Single dry-plate with cable control

Body, Suspension & Steering 2003 Kia Rio
Layout Front engine, front drive
Body type Steel unibody
Bumpers 5 mph
Suspension Front Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear Semi-independent, torsion axle, coil springs
Steering type Rack-and-pinion
Turns, lock-to-lock Manual 3.89
Power 3.44
Turning circle, curb-to-curb 30.84 ft.

Brakes 2003 Kia Rio
Type Hydraulic, vacuum power-assisted
Four-sensor, four-channel ABS (optional)
Front 10.0-in. vented discs
Rear 7.87-in. cast-iron drum

Electrical 2003 Kia Rio
Battery 12V, 60 AH, 540 CCA
Alternator 12V, 80 amp
Starter Direct, 12V, 0.85 kW

Wheels and Tires 2003 Kia Rio
Wheels P175/65R14 81T
Tires 5.5JJ x 14, steel
5.5JJ x 14, alloy (optional)

Exterior Dimensions (in.) 2003 Kia Rio
Wheelbase 94.9 in./2410 mm
Track Front 56.4 in./1433 mm
Rear 57.1 in./1450 mm
Length 166.9 in./4240 mm
Width 65.9 in./1675 mm
Height 56.7 in./1440 mm
Ground clearance 6.0 in./152 mm

Interior Dimensions (in.)
Front
Rear
Head room
39.4 in./1000 mm
37.6 in./955 mm
Shoulder room
53.2 in./1352 mm
52.8 in./1340 mm
Leg room
42.8 in./1086 mm
32.7 in./831 mm
Hip room
51.6 in./1310 mm
53.5 in./1358 mm
SAE volume Interior
88.3 cu. ft.
Trunk
9.2 cu. ft.

Curb Weights 5-Speed Manual 4-Speed Automatic
Curb weight 2,403 lbs./1090 kg 2,458 lbs./1115 kg
Weight distribution, front/rear 61 / 39 % 62 / 38 %

EPA Fuel Economy (MPG)
1.6L DOHC I-4
5-speed manual (city / hwy) 26 / 33
4-speed automatic (city / hwy) 25 / 32

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