Kia Rio Base (2003) price & specs
Base
Overview
The 2003 Kia Rio Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Kia Rio is regarded as a small car built in Korea with prices starting at $16,990 before on-road costs.
This Kia Rio is powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 71 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 135 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 45L fuel tank
The Kia Rio measures 1440mm (56.7 inches) in height, 4215mm (165.9 inches) in length, 1675mm (65.9 inches) in width with a 2410mm (94.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1055kg (2325.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Rio Base comes standard with 175/70 R13 front tyres and 175/70 R13 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,215 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,675 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,480 mm |
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Engine
Engine Bore: 75.5
Engine Cc: 1493
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.5
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 83.4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 45
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 6
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 39
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 9
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 26
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 9
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 6
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 13.7
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 179
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 111
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 97
Power Maximum Power Kw: 71
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 135
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Front Width: 175
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 175
Wheels
Wheels Front Covers: Full
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 13
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5
Wheels Rear Covers: Full
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 13
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 42.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1200
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 21.9
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 621
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 10.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 296
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 9480
External Dimensions Front Track In: 56.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1430
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 31.1
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1440
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 165.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4215
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 65.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1675
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 56.5
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1435
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 94.9
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2410
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Internally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Internally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2425
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 453
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: Unlimited
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1055
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2326
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Concealable Type: Concealable
Anti Theft Protection Detachable Panel Type: Detachable Panel
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 2
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: key
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