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2012 Kia Rio Premium 4dr Sedan Man LX

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, Sedan, Compact
27 (2011) mpg city / 36 (2011) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Sedan

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

88.4

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2403

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

27 (2011)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

36 (2011)

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

1.6L/97

Fuel System:

Direct Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

138 @ 6300

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

123 @ 4850

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Torsion Beam

Front Tire Size:

P185/65R15

Rear Tire Size:

P185/65R15

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 5.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.3 x 0.4

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

11.4

Wheelbase (in):

101.2

Length, Overall (in):

171.9

Trunk Volume (ft³):

13.7

Advanced Technical Data

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

7 (2011)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

30 (2011)

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.76

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.04

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.28

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.03

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.89

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.77

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.70

Clutch Size (in):

8.2

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.83

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

540

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

6.2 (2011)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

110

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

6.3

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.79

Steering Type:

Electric Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

15.5

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

33.5

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.1 x 0.9

Front Head Room (in):

40.0

Front Leg Room (in):

43.8

Front Shoulder Room (in):

53.1

Front Hip Room (in):

52.1

Second Head Room (in):

37.6

Second Leg Room (in):

31.1

Second Shoulder Room (in):

52.1

Second Hip Room (in):

51.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

67.7

Height, Overall (in):

57.3

Track Width, Front (in):

59.9

Track Width, Rear (in):

60.0

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.5

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