|
| 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 |
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| 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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2003
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