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2020 Kia Rio
Sedan · 2015–2023 · Rio, Rio 5-Door
Trims and features
What changed for 2020
- Starting prices: +$300 to +$460 (2 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: Gamma → 1.6L Gamma II Multi-Point Injection (all trims)
- Horsepower: 130 hp → 120 hp (all trims)
- Torque: 119 lb-ft → 112 lb-ft (all trims)
- Fuel economy (combined): 32 mpg → 36 mpg (all trims)
- Touchscreen: 5 in → 7 in (LX)
- Speakers: 4 → 6 (LX)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wired (all trims)
- Android Auto: Not listed → Wired (all trims)
2020 Rio trims
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | $15,850 | $16,490 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1.6L Gamma II Multi-Point Injection | 1.6L Gamma II Multi-Point Injection |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 120 hp |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft | 112 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission | Intelligent Variable Transmission |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 13.7 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 172.6 in | 172.6 in |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lb | 2,767 lb |
| Tech | ||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 7 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 3.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Automatic emergency braking | — | Optional |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | — | Cloth |
| Climate zones | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior | ||
| Wheels | 15 in | 15 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen + option |
Packages and options (16)
| LX | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Package $800 | — | Optional |
| Mud Guards $115 | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Package $200 | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué $75 | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat $95 | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $90 | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $135 | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350 | Optional | Optional |
| Aurora Black $195 | Optional | Optional |
| Clear White | Optional | Optional |
| Currant Red | — | Optional |
| Deep Sea Blue | — | Optional |
| Phantom Gray | — | Optional |
| Silky Silver | Optional | Optional |
| Black Woven and TriCot Cloth | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Press release, Other, Other, Other, Oem brochure, 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.