Kia Rio 2 (JB) Sedan (2005-2009)

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Product Overview

Kia Rio 2 (code JB) is an affordable subcompact sedan in production from 2005 to 2009. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.4 to 1.6 liters.
While Kia has come a long way with its current offerings, the Rio from just over a decade ago was poorly designed and appointed. The engines were small and underpowered, and things got worse with the 4-speed automatic.
Utility-minded owners will have to keep in mind that the cargo space may not be sufficient.
Some advantages of the car include the small 9.8m (32.1ft) turning circle and the small footprint (if used as a city car).

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Pros
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

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Specifications

1.41.4 AT1.5 CRDi1.61.6 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity337 L / 11.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity45.0 L / 11.9 gal
Passengers5
Payload577 kg / 1272 lbs577 kg / 1272 lbs577 kg / 1272 lbs577 kg / 1272 lbs560 kg / 1235 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearTorsion
Tire Size175/70 R14
Turning Circle9.8 m / 32.1 ft9.8 m / 32.1 ft9.8 m / 32.1 ft9.8 m / 32.1 ft10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length4240 mm / 166.9 in
Size | Width1695 mm / 66.7 in
Track Width | Front1470.0 mm / 57.9 in
Track Width | Rear1460.0 mm / 57.5 in
Weight1073.0 kg / 2365.6 lbs1073.0 kg / 2365.6 lbs1073.0 kg / 2365.6 lbs1073.0 kg / 2365.6 lbs1090.0 kg / 2403.0 lbs
Wheel Size5J X 145J X 145J X 145J X 145J x 14
Wheelbase2500 mm / 98.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h12.3 sec14.5 sec11.5 sec10.2 sec12.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph11.7 sec13.8 sec10.9 sec9.7 sec11.4 sec
Coefficient Of Drag0.32
Fuel Economy6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (combined) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway)4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (combined) | 4.8 L/100km / 48.9 MPG (urban) | 3.5 L/100km / 66.8 MPG (highway)7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (combined) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed176.0 km/h / 109.4 mph168.0 km/h / 104.4 mph176.0 km/h / 109.4 mph190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph176.0 km/h / 109.4 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore75.5 mm / 3.0 in75.5 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in76.5 mm / 3.0 in76.5 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.0:117.8:110.0:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement1.4 L / 85.4 cu-in / 1399.0 cc1.4 L / 85.4 cu-in / 1399.0 cc1.5 L / 91.1 cu-in / 1493.0 cc1.6 L / 97.6 cu-in / 1599.0 cc1.6 L / 97.6 cu-in / 1599.0 cc
Engine | Power97.0 hp / 72.3 kW @ 6000 rpm97.0 hp / 72.3 kW @ 6000 rpm109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 4000 rpm112.0 hp / 83.5 kW @ 6000 rpm112.0 hp / 83.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output69.3 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in69.3 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in73.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in70.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in70.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke78.1 mm / 3.1 in78.1 mm / 3.1 in84.5 mm / 3.3 in87.0 mm / 3.4 in87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque125 Nm / 92.2 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm125 Nm / 92.2 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm235 Nm / 173.3 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm146 Nm / 107.7 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm146 Nm / 107.7 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed4-speed5-speed5-speed4-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2005 ~ 20092005 ~ 20092005 ~ 20092005 ~ 20062005 ~ 2006

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