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2016 Kia Rio

Sedan · 2015–2023 · Rio, Rio 5-Door

Trims and features

201520162017201820192020202120222023
RioRio 5-Door

What changed for 2016

2016 Rio trims

EXLXSX
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $17,755from $14,165$20,755
Powertrain
Engine1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower138 hp138 hp138 hp
Torque123 lb-ft123 lb-ft123 lb-ft
TransmissionSportmatic6-Speed Sportmatic: Sportmatic
6-Speed Manual: —		Sportmatic
Gears666
DrivetrainDesigner Package / Eco Package / Standard6-Speed Sportmatic / 6-Speed Manual—
Fuel economy (combined)31 mpg31 mpg31 mpg
Size and capability
Seats555
Trunk13.7 cu ft13.7 cu ft13.7 cu ft
Ground clearance5.5 in5.5 in5.5 in
Length172 in172 in172 in
Curb weight2,573 lb6-Speed Sportmatic: 2,573 lb
6-Speed Manual: 2,494 lb		2,573 lb
Tech
TouchscreenDesigner Package: 4.3 in
Eco Package: —
Standard: —		——
Apple CarPlay—Optional—
Android Auto—Optional—
Speakers646
Comfort
SeatsClothClothLeather
Heated seats——Front
Exterior
Sunroof——Tilt/Slide Moonroof
Wheels15 in15 in17 in
Packages and options (33)
EXLXSX
LX Power Package $1,200—Optional—
Paint Protection Package $175OptionalOptionalOptional
EX Designer Package Optional——
EX Eco Package Optional——
Hood Film $110OptionalOptionalOptional
Mud Guards $95OptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $75OptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Spoiler $395OptionalOptionalOptional
Temporary Spare Tire OptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks $55OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Hook $20OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Mat $95OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net $50OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray $80OptionalOptionalOptional
Carpet Floor Mat $120OptionalOptionalOptional
Door Sill Protection $170OptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350OptionalOptionalOptional
Bluetooth Wireless Technology StandardOptionalStandard
Aurora Black $195Optional—Optional
Bright Silver OptionalOptionalOptional
Chestnut Optional——
Clear White OptionalOptional—
Digital Yellow —OptionalOptional
Midnight Sapphire Optional——
Platinum Graphite Optional——
Signal Red Optional—Optional
Urban Blue OptionalOptional—
Beige Cloth —Optional—
Beige Premium Cloth Optional——
Black Cloth —Optional—
Black and Gray Cloth / Leather Optional——
Black Leather ——Optional
Black Premium Cloth Optional——

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2023 1.6L 4-cylFWD36 mpg Not rated 0 12 OptionalYes
2022 1.6L 4-cylFWD36 mpg Not rated 1 11 NoYes
2021 1.6L 4-cylFWD36 mpg Not rated 2 15 NoYes
2020 1.6L 4-cylFWD36 mpg Not rated 1 27 OptionalYes
2019 1.6L 4-cyl
manual available		FWD32 mpg Not rated 1 21 OptionalYes
2018 1.6L 4-cyl
manual available		FWD32 mpg Not rated 1 29 NoYes
2017 1.6L 4-cyl
manual available		FWD30–31 mpg 4 of 5 2 31 NoNo
2016 1.6L 4-cyl
manual available		FWD30–31 mpg 4 of 5 2 77 NoNo
2015 1.6L 4-cyl
manual available		FWD30–31 mpg 4 of 5 1 52 NoNo

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Rio 2018–2023 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2023 Kia Rio 5 HB FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 012
2023 Kia Rio 4 DR FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 012
2022 Kia Rio 5 HB FWDNot Rated NoStandard 111
2022 Kia Rio 4 DR FWDNot Rated NoStandard 111
2021 Kia Rio 4 DR FWDNot Rated NoNo 215
2021 Kia Rio 5 4 DR FWDNot Rated NoNo 215
2020 Kia Rio 5 HB FWDNot Rated OptionalNo 127
2020 Kia Rio 4 DR FWDNot Rated OptionalNo 127
2019 Kia Rio 5 HB FWDNot Rated OptionalNo 00
2019 Kia Rio 4 DR FWDNot Rated OptionalNo 121
2018 Kia Rio 4 DR FWDNot Rated NoOptional 128
2018 Kia Rio 5 HB FWDNot Rated NoOptional 01
2017 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD4 NoNo 231
2017 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD4 NoNo 231
2016 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD4 NoNo 277
2016 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD4 NoNo 277
2015 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD4 NoNo 152
2015 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD4 NoNo 152

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2023RioAuto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L 36
2022RioAuto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L 36
2021RioAuto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L 36
2020RioAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L 36
2019RioAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L		 32
2018RioAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L		 32
2017RioMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L		 30–31
2017Rio EcoAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L 31
2016RioMan 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L		 30–31
2016Rio EcoAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L 31
2015RioAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L		 30
2015Rio EcoAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L 31

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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