Kia Rio / K2 III (UB) 3-door Hatchback (2012-2017)

22% Neofiliac
Keywords: entry-levelfwdhatchbackkiamacpherson-strutmanual-transmissionsubcompactturbocharged

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Product Overview

Kia Rio Mk3 (chassis code UB) 3-door is an entry-level subcompact hatchback in production from 2012 to 2017. It was available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.1 to 1.4 liters.
Compared to the 5-door version, the 3-door model has largely similar proportions, though it is less practical. For this reason, Kia didn't achieve good sales numbers. Like the 5-door Rio, the 3-door model also uses outdated automatic transmissions and semi-independent rear suspensions.
The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 22% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Low official fuel consumption
Cons
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with tiny engines
  • No independent rear suspensions

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Specifications

1.1 CRDi1.21.41.4 AT1.4 CRDi

Capacity

Cargo Capacity288 L / 10.2 cu-ft ~ 923 L / 32.6 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity43.0 L / 11.4 gal
Passengers5
Payload435 kg / 959 lbs443 kg / 977 lbs438 kg / 966 lbs442 kg / 974 lbs427 kg / 941 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent, coil spring
Tire Size185/65 R15, 195/55 R16, 205/45 R17
Turning Circle10.5 m / 34.4 ft

Construction

Body Style3-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Size | Height1455 mm / 57.3 in
Size | Length4050 mm / 159.4 in
Size | Width1720 mm / 67.7 in | 1985 mm / 78.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1507.0 mm / 59.3 in
Track Width | Rear1511.0 mm / 59.5 in
Weight1125.0 kg / 2480.2 lbs1038.0 kg / 2288.4 lbs1072.0 kg / 2363.4 lbs1099.0 kg / 2422.9 lbs1174.0 kg / 2588.2 lbs
Wheel Size5.5J x 15, 6.0J x 16, 6.5J x 17
Wheelbase2570 mm / 101.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h16.5 sec13.4 sec11.4 sec13.2 sec13.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph15.7 sec12.7 sec10.8 sec12.5 sec13.2 sec
CO2 Emission94 g/km115 g/km127 g/km147 g/km98 g/km
Fuel Economy3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (combined) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (urban) | 3.3 L/100km / 71.3 MPG (highway)5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (combined) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway)5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (urban) | 4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (highway)6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway)3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (combined) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (urban) | 3.4 L/100km / 69.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed160.0 km/h / 99.4 mph168.0 km/h / 104.4 mph185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph170.0 km/h / 105.6 mph169.0 km/h / 105.0 mph
Towing Capacity450 kg / 992 lbs (w/o brakes) | 800 kg / 1764 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)450 kg / 992 lbs (w/o brakes) | 900 kg / 1984 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)450 kg / 992 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1050 kg / 2315 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)450 kg / 992 lbs (w/o brakes) | 850 kg / 1874 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)450 kg / 992 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
Engine | Bore75.0 mm / 3.0 in71.0 mm / 2.8 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio17.8:110.5:110.5:110.5:117.0:1
Engine | Displacement1.1 L / 68.3 cu-in / 1120.0 cc1.2 L / 76.2 cu-in / 1248.0 cc1.4 L / 85.2 cu-in / 1396.0 cc1.4 L / 85.2 cu-in / 1396.0 cc1.4 L / 85.2 cu-in / 1396.0 cc
Engine | Power75.0 hp / 55.9 kW @ 4000 rpm84.0 hp / 62.6 kW @ 6000 rpm109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 6300 rpm109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 6300 rpm90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output67.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in67.3 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in78.1 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in78.1 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in64.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke84.5 mm / 3.3 in78.8 mm / 3.1 in74.9 mm / 2.9 in74.9 mm / 2.9 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque170 Nm / 125.4 lb-ft @ 1500-2750 rpm121 Nm / 89.2 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm137 Nm / 101.0 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm137 Nm / 101.0 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm220 Nm / 162.3 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed5-speed6-speed4-speed6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualManualAutomaticManual

Production

Availability2012 ~ 2017

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