Kia Rio 2011–2015 car dimensions: 4045 mm long, 1720 mm wide and 1455 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,104 kg. Braked towing is 1,100 kg.
The cabin feels roomy for the class with decent head and leg room front and rear for four adults. Higher grades add automatic climate control, cruise control, a touchscreen audio or navigation system, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. Basic models stick to manual air conditioning and simpler audio without these aids.
Boot space measures 288 litres with the seats up and rises to 923 litres when folded. The load lip is high and the folded seats leave a step, so sliding in bulky items takes more effort.
Braked towing capacity reaches up to 1100 kg depending on engine and transmission, with unbraked limited to 450 kg. It suits light trailers or small loads rather than heavy work. Sport-tuned suspension appears on some higher grades.
The cabin feels airy and surprisingly roomy for a subcompact hatchback, with good headroom and legroom front and rear plus a six-way or eight-way adjustable driver's seat. Higher grades add leather trim and heated front seats for cold-weather comfort, along with a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel and available power sunroof that opens the space further. Soft-touch surfaces and split-folding rear seats make daily use practical and pleasant.
Fuel economy rated up to 30 city/36 highway mpg with 1.6L GDI engine.
Service intervals set at 10,000 miles or 12 months for petrol, 20,000 miles or 12 months for diesel.
Euro NCAP five-star rating with 92% adult occupant protection.
Standard six airbags, ESC, ABS, HAC, TPMS and ISOFIX/LATCH anchors.
The 1.6-litre GDI petrol returns strong economy figures around 30/36 mpg in US ratings, while smaller 1.25 and 1.4 engines plus diesels deliver even lower consumption in global markets. Active ECO and Idle Stop-Go systems on select models further cut fuel use in traffic.
Servicing follows 10,000-mile/12-month intervals on petrol versions and longer 20,000-mile gaps on diesels. Pre-paid packages cover the first three or five services to keep costs predictable.
Safety kit is comprehensive as standard: six airbags, electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with EBD, hill-start assist and tyre-pressure monitoring. The car earned a full five-star Euro NCAP score with strong adult and child protection results.
A long warranty of up to seven years or 100,000 miles (or five years basic plus ten-year powertrain in some markets) plus roadside assistance makes ownership straightforward. High-tensile steel body and recyclable materials help durability and residual value.
Length 4045 mm, Width 1720 mm, Height 1455 mm, Wheelbase 2570 mm (Rio 2011–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, cataloge.eu and GoAuto.com.au, Kia SG/PH brochures, auto-data.net/autoevolution.