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2016 Kia Rio
Sedan · 2015–2023 · Rio, Rio 5-Door
Trims and features
What changed for 2016
- Starting prices: +$175 to +$2,665 (3 trims; hover for each)
- Seats: Cloth → Leather (SX)
2016 Rio trims
| EX | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | from $17,755 | from $14,165 | $20,755 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection | 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection | 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp |
| Torque | 123 lb-ft | 123 lb-ft | 123 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Sportmatic | 6-Speed Sportmatic: Sportmatic 6-Speed Manual: — | Sportmatic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Designer Package / Eco Package / Standard | 6-Speed Sportmatic / 6-Speed Manual | — |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 13.7 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 172 in | 172 in | 172 in |
| Curb weight | 2,573 lb | 6-Speed Sportmatic: 2,573 lb 6-Speed Manual: 2,494 lb | 2,573 lb |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | Designer Package: 4.3 in Eco Package: — Standard: — | — | — |
| Apple CarPlay | — | Optional | — |
| Android Auto | — | Optional | — |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Cloth | Cloth | Leather |
| Heated seats | — | — | Front |
| Exterior | |||
| Sunroof | — | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 15 in | 15 in | 17 in |
Packages and options (33)
| EX | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX Power Package $1,200 | — | Optional | — |
| Paint Protection Package $175 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| EX Designer Package | Optional | — | — |
| EX Eco Package | Optional | — | — |
| Hood Film $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $95 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Spoiler $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Temporary Spare Tire | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Hook $20 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat $95 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpet Floor Mat $120 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Door Sill Protection $170 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Aurora Black $195 | Optional | — | Optional |
| Bright Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Chestnut | Optional | — | — |
| Clear White | Optional | Optional | — |
| Digital Yellow | — | Optional | Optional |
| Midnight Sapphire | Optional | — | — |
| Platinum Graphite | Optional | — | — |
| Signal Red | Optional | — | Optional |
| Urban Blue | Optional | Optional | — |
| 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
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 120 hp | FWD | 36 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 12 | Optional | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 120 hp | FWD | 36 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 11 | No | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 120 hp | FWD | 36 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 15 | No | Yes |
| 2020 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 113–130 hp | FWD | 36 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 27 | Optional | Yes |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 130–138 hp manual available | FWD | 32 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 21 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 130–138 hp manual available | FWD | 32 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 29 | No | Yes |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 138 hp manual available | FWD | 30–31 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 31 | No | No |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 138 hp manual available | FWD | 30–31 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 77 | No | No |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl manual available | FWD | 30–31 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 52 | No | No |
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
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | Standard | 1 | 11 |
| 2022 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | Standard | 1 | 11 |
| 2021 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 15 |
| 2021 | Kia Rio 5 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 15 |
| 2020 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 27 |
| 2020 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 27 |
| 2019 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 21 |
| 2018 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 1 | 28 |
| 2018 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 31 |
| 2017 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 31 |
| 2016 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 77 |
| 2016 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 77 |
| 2015 | Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 52 |
| 2015 | Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | 4 | No | No | 1 | 52 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rio | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 36 |
| 2022 | Rio | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 36 |
| 2021 | Rio | Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 36 |
| 2020 | Rio | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 36 |
| 2019 | Rio | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
32 |
| 2018 | Rio | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
32 |
| 2017 | Rio | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
30–31 |
| 2017 | Rio Eco | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 31 |
| 2016 | Rio | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
30–31 |
| 2016 | Rio Eco | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 31 |
| 2015 | Rio | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
30 |
| 2015 | Rio Eco | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 31 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.