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Overview
The 2005 Kia Rio Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan 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 $15,990 before on-road costs.
This Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 82 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 145 Nm of torque (at 4500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Kia claims the Rio Base uses 6.8L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 662km per full tank
The Kia Rio measures 1470mm (57.9 inches) in height, 4240mm (166.9 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2500mm (98.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1181kg (2603.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Rio Base comes standard with 175/70 R14 front tyres and 175/70 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2005 Kia Rio Base has a 155mm ground clearance with a 1000kg braked and 453kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
56.41 - 69.43 kW/t
56.41 kW/t
79.02 kW/t
Boot Space
270 - 390 litres
213 litres
390 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.7 - 7 L/100km
5.7 L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
662 - 672 km
662 km
672 km
Price
$14,990 - $20,990
$14,990
$24,790
Warranty (Years)
3 - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km - Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
700 - 1,000 kg
700 kg
1,050 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
155 mm
155 mm
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Dimensions
4,240 mm
1,695 mm
1,470 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,240 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,100 mm |
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Engine
Engine Liters: 1.6
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1599
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 76.5
Engine Stroke: 87
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 45
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 6.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 35
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 6.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 35
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 6.8
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 10.2
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 190
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 118
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 82
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 112
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 145
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 175
Wheels Tire Front Width: 175
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: T
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 14
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 14
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5
Wheels Rear Covers: Full
Wheels Front Covers: Full
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 390
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 13.8
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 57.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1470
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2500
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 98.4
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1695
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 166.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4240
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1460
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 57.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1470
External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.9
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10100
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 33.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 155
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 6.1
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1005
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 960
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1360
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 53.5
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1350
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 53.1
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1290
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 50.8
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1270
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 50
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1085
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 42.7
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 870
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 34.3
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2604
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1181
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2205
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 453
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: Unlimited
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional 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 Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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