2015 Kia Rio Specifications
Compare important 2015 Kia Rio technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
LX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
| Exterior length |
171.9 " |
171.9 " |
171.9 " |
159.3 " |
159.3 " |
159.3 " |
| Exterior body width |
67.7 " |
67.7 " |
67.7 " |
67.7 " |
67.7 " |
67.7 " |
| Exterior height |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
57.3 " |
| Horsepower |
138 @ 6,300 rpm |
138 @ 6,300 rpm |
138 @ 6,300 rpm |
138 @ 6,300 rpm |
138 @ 6,300 rpm |
138 @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque |
123 @ 4,850 rpm |
123 @ 4,850 rpm |
123 @ 4,850 rpm |
123 @ 4,850 rpm |
123 @ 4,850 rpm |
123 @ 4,850 rpm |
| Fuel economy - city |
27 mpg |
27 mpg |
27 mpg |
27 mpg |
27 mpg |
27 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway |
37 mpg |
37 mpg |
37 mpg |
37 mpg |
37 mpg |
37 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
7.6 seconds |
7.9 seconds |
7.9 seconds |
7.6 seconds |
7.9 seconds |
7.9 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time |
15.9 seconds |
16.2 seconds |
16.2 seconds |
15.9 seconds |
16.2 seconds |
16.2 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed |
91 mph |
90 mph |
90 mph |
91 mph |
90 mph |
90 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
.8 |
.8 |
.8 |
.8 |
.8 |
.8 |
| Slalom speed |
60 mph |
60 mph |
60 mph |
60 mph |
60 mph |
60 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
3.03/3.36 " |
3.03/3.36 " |
3.03/3.36 " |
3.03/3.36 " |
3.03/3.36 " |
3.03/3.36 " |
| Curb weight |
2,410 lbs. |
2,480 lbs. |
2,480 lbs. |
2,410 lbs. |
2,483 lbs. |
2,483 lbs. |
| Wheelbase |
101.2 " |
101.2 " |
101.2 " |
101.2 " |
101.2 " |
101.2 " |
| Front track |
59.9 " |
59.9 " |
59.9 " |
59.9 " |
59.9 " |
59.9 " |
| Rear track |
60.0 " |
60.0 " |
60.0 " |
60.0 " |
60.0 " |
60.0 " |
| Turning radius |
16.7 '' |
16.7 '' |
17.3 '' |
16.7 '' |
16.7 '' |
17.3 '' |
| Front legroom |
43.8 " |
43.8 " |
43.8 " |
43.8 " |
43.8 " |
43.8 " |
| Rear legroom |
31.1 " |
31.1 " |
31.1 " |
31.1 " |
31.1 " |
31.1 " |
| Front headroom |
40.0 " |
40.0 " |
40.0 " |
40.0 " |
40.0 " |
40.0 " |
| Rear headroom |
37.6 " |
37.6 " |
37.6 " |
37.6 " |
37.6 " |
37.6 " |
| Front hip room |
52.1 " |
52.1 " |
52.1 " |
52.1 " |
52.1 " |
52.1 " |
| Rear hip room |
51.2 " |
51.2 " |
51.2 " |
51.2 " |
51.2 " |
51.2 " |
| Front shoulder room |
53.1 " |
53.1 " |
53.1 " |
53.1 " |
53.1 " |
53.1 " |
| Rear shoulder room |
52.1 " |
52.1 " |
52.1 " |
52.1 " |
52.1 " |
52.1 " |
| Luggage volume |
13.7 cu.ft. |
13.7 cu.ft. |
13.7 cu.ft. |
15.0 cu.ft. |
15.0 cu.ft. |
15.0 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) |
13.7 cu.ft. |
13.7 cu.ft. |
13.7 cu.ft. |
49.8 cu.ft. |
49.8 cu.ft. |
49.8 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume |
88 cu.ft. |
88 cu.ft. |
88 cu.ft. |
88 cu.ft. |
88 cu.ft. |
88 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank |
11.4 gal. |
11.4 gal. |
11.4 gal. |
11.4 gal. |
11.4 gal. |
11.4 gal. |
2015 Kia Rio Interior Features
One of the most notable features of the Rio, however, is its roomy interior. The 2015 Kia Rio comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
LX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
| Air conditioning, front |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
manual |
| Air filter |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Underseat ducts |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cargo tie downs |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Clock |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
in-radio display |
| Compass |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Cupholders |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
urethane |
urethane |
leather/metal-look |
urethane |
urethane |
leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Floor console |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
full |
| Floor mats |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
manual |
power |
power |
manual |
power |
power |
| Rear windows |
manual |
power |
power |
manual |
power |
power |
| 1-touch window up |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| 1-touch window down |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
driver |
| Programmable garage door opener |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Instrumentation |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
analog |
| Tachometer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Trip computer |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Water temp gauge |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low fuel warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Exterior temperature display |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - glovebox |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Lighting - dome light |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
fade |
| Lighting - cargo light |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear window defogger |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Rear view mirror |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Fuel door release |
mechanical |
mechanical |
mechanical |
mechanical |
mechanical |
mechanical |
| Remote trunk release |
mechanical |
mechanical |
mechanical |
mechanical |
mechanical |
mechanical |
| Retained accessory power |
opt |
std |
std |
opt |
std |
std |
| Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel material |
urethane |
urethane |
leather/metal-look |
urethane |
urethane |
leather/metal-look |
| Cargo net |
opt |
opt |
opt |
N/A |
std |
std |
| Air compressor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Cruise control |
N/A |
std |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
| Lighting - map lights |
N/A |
front |
front |
N/A |
front |
front |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
N/A |
driver and passenger |
driver and passenger |
| Overhead console |
N/A |
N/A |
mini |
N/A |
N/A |
mini |
| Cargo concealed storage |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
std |
2015 Kia Rio Exterior Features
Would you like to grasp the idea which 2015 Kia Rio trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
LX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
| Antenna |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
integrated roof |
| Body material |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
fully galvanized steel |
| Paint |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
black |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
black |
black w/chrome surround |
black w/chrome surround |
| Door count |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
trunk |
trunk |
trunk |
liftgate |
liftgate |
liftgate |
| Tinted windows |
light |
light |
light |
light |
light |
light |
| Rear window type |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
fixed |
| Mirrors |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
dual power remote |
| Heated door mirrors |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Spoiler |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
lip |
| Front tires |
P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS |
P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS |
P205/45VR17.0 BSW performance AS |
P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS |
P185/65TR15.0 BSW AS |
P205/45VR17.0 BSW performance AS |
| Wheels |
15" steel |
15" steel |
17" machined aluminum |
15" steel |
15" steel |
17" machined aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
compact steel |
N/A |
N/A |
compact steel |
N/A |
N/A |
| Windshield wipers - front |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
variable intermittent |
| Mud flaps |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
opt |
| Fog/driving lights |
N/A |
front |
front |
N/A |
front |
front |
| Sunroof |
N/A |
N/A |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
N/A |
N/A |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Rear window wipers |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
fixed interval |
2015 Kia Rio Seats
The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2015 Kia Rio trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
LX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
| Front seat type |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
bucket |
| Standard seating |
5 passengers |
5 passengers |
5 passengers |
5 passengers |
5 passengers |
5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
4-way |
| Front head restraints |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
adjustable w/tilt |
| Rear seats |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
60-40 bench |
| Rear head restraints |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
cloth |
premium cloth |
premium cloth |
cloth |
premium cloth |
premium cloth |
| Front armrests |
N/A |
center sliding |
center sliding |
N/A |
center sliding |
center sliding |
| Heated front seats |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
N/A |
N/A |
driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
2015 Kia Rio Entertainment System
Some 2015 Kia Rio trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
LX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
| Radio |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
in-dash mounted single |
| MP3 capability |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Auxiliary input jack |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Speakers |
4 |
6 |
6 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Voice recognition |
N/A |
opt |
std |
N/A |
opt |
std |
| 1st row LCD screen |
N/A |
1 |
1 |
N/A |
1 |
1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
N/A |
std |
std |
N/A |
std |
std |
| Navigation system |
N/A |
N/A |
yes with voice activation |
N/A |
N/A |
yes with voice activation |
2015 Kia Rio Safety and Security Features
Each 2015 Kia Rio trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
LX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
| Airbags, frontal |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Occupancy sensor |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Traction control |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
ABS and driveline |
| Height adjustable seatbelts |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
front |
| Headlights |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
halogen |
| Exterior light control |
auto off |
auto off |
fully automatic |
auto off |
auto off |
fully automatic |
| Illuminated entry |
opt |
std |
std |
opt |
std |
std |
| Remote keyless entry |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
keyfob (all doors) |
| Panic alarm |
opt |
std |
std |
opt |
std |
std |
| Door locks |
manual |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
manual |
power with 2 stage unlock |
power with 2 stage unlock |
| Rear child safety door locks |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Ignition disable |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Low tire pressure warning |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Daytime running lights |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
| Keyless access system |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
N/A |
N/A |
opt |
| LED taillights |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
N/A |
N/A |
std |
2015 Kia Rio Mechanical Features
The 2015 Kia Rio will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
LX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
| Engine |
1.6L I-4 |
1.6L I-4 |
1.6L I-4 |
1.6L I-4 |
1.6L I-4 |
1.6L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
DOHC |
| Brakes |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
4-wheel |
| Brake assist |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Drive type |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
front-wheel |
| Exhaust |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
stainless steel |
| Steering |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
rack and pinion |
| Speed sensitive steering |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Suspension tuning |
regular |
regular |
sport |
regular |
regular |
sport |
| Front suspension type |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Front anti-roll bar |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Front shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Rear suspension type |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
torsion beam |
| Rear shocks |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
coil |
| Electronic stability system |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
std |
| Sequential shift control |
opt |
Steptronic |
Steptronic |
Steptronic |
Steptronic |
Steptronic |
| Transmission |
6-spd man w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd man w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
6-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
3.83 |
3.07 |
3.07 |
3.83 |
3.07 |
3.07 |
2015 Kia Rio Other Specs
In general, the 2015 Kia Rio lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
| Trims |
LX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
LX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
EX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
SX 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.6L I-4 |
| Maximum towing capacity |
2000 |
2000 |
2000 |
1700 |
1700 |
1700 |
